Djokovic is only interested in tennis' biggest prizes. He still has the game to win them, but at age 37 his body is letting him down

What promised to be the next chapter in a phenomenal rivalry was overcome by strangeness on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is "fit, healthy and motivated" after retiring from his semi-final with injury.

The 24-time slam champion, who is trying to win a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park, played less tennis than many of his rivals did in 2024 while failing to win a slam. Instead they were split between Jannik Sinner (Australian, US) and Carlos Alcaraz (French, Wimbledon).

Alex de Minaur busted through his Australian Open fourth-round ceiling with a brutal display against Alex Michelsen. Now, a date with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner looms.

Earlier in the day, Iga Swiatek cruised past Emma Navarro 6-1, 6-2 in their Women’s Singles quarter-final while Madison Keys secured a surprising 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Elina Svitolina to set up a meeting with Swiatek tomorrow.

For the second time in four Majors–this year’s Australian Open and last year’s French Open–Novak Djokovic has achieved an absolutely extraordinary victory, defying both serious injury and serious odds against him,

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner quickly took the lead in the ATP Race to the Finals after clinching the Australian Open title. The 23-year-old is followed by finalist Alexander Zverev and semifinalists Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton.

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Today in Sports, January 27 - N. Djokovic becomes 1st man in Open Era to win 3 straight Australian Open titles

The ATP Rankings have been updated following the 2025 Australian Open with Jannik Sinner still way on top after sealing his back-to-back Australian Open victory.

The 2025 Australian Open has been a bit wonky for U.S. viewers thanks to the time difference in The Land Down Under. The men's final match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev will begin at 3:30 a.m. ET tonight (or technically, early tomorrow, Jan. 26).