In a heartfelt message to fans, world No. 2 Jannik Sinner reflected on his intense Australian Open semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic, vowing to keep pushing forward. The Italian star, who led two sets to love, couldn’t close out the match against the 24-time Grand Slam champion, falling in five grueling sets on Friday at Rod Laver Arena.
Sinner took to X post-match, writing, ‘Today wasn’t my day, but I gave everything I had. Congrats Novak Djokovic. Sharing the court with you is always an honor. Thanks for the support over the last two weeks. Work continues. See you soon.’ His words captured the raw emotion of a player who came agonizingly close to reaching his third straight Australian Open final.
Entering the clash with a perfect 5-0 record against Djokovic in recent encounters, Sinner faltered at crucial moments. He converted just 2 of 18 break point opportunities against the 38-year-old Serbian, who mounted a stunning comeback to advance to Sunday’s final.
Despite the heartbreak, Sinner heaped praise on his rival during an on-court interview. ‘He’s won 24 Grand Slams. We know each other so well, how we play. I think he’s the greatest player of all time for years,’ Sinner said. ‘Even with fewer tournaments due to age and other reasons, Grand Slams bring that extra motivation for him, for Carlos, for everyone. He played incredible tennis today. Hopefully, I can take this as a lesson and see what I can improve.’
This marks the first time since Wimbledon 2024 that Sinner won’t feature in a major final, ending a remarkable run. Yet, at 24, his determination shines through. The tennis world awaits his next chapter, as the young gun promises the journey is far from over.
