Shock upset as Sinner beats Djokovic in four stunning sets

Gus McCubbingReporter

Updated Jan 26, 2024 – 8.35pm, first published at 12.18pm

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Italian prodigy Jannik Sinner has handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat at the Australian Open in 2195 days with a blistering four-set victory that might have heralded a new dawn in men’s tennis.

Sinner will contest his maiden grand slam final on Sunday against Daniil Medvedev after beating Djokovic 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3.

Gus McCubbing is a journalist at the Australian Financial Review in Melbourne.

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