Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after both players maintained their respective bids for history by coming through five-set epics on an extraordinary day in Melbourne.
The 38-year-old Djokovic will have his latest shot at a record 25th major triumph – the sole unfulfilled ambition of his illustrious career – after the Serb came from behind to beat two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 at 01:30 local time.
Spain’s Alcaraz earlier came through 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 after an enthralling five hours and 27 minutes against Alexander Zverev.
But the scorelines barely hint at the drama that occurred in both semi-finals.
The men’s singles final takes place on Sunday, after world number one Aryna Sabalenka and former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina meet in Saturday’s women’s showpiece.
More to follow.