In a moment of exhaustion and elation, Novak Djokovic recognized Margaret Court in the crowd and thanked her for staying up so late to watch him get within a single victory of becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time.

Djokovic suffered a comprehensive defeat to Sinner in that clash, losing 3-6, 3-6, 4-6 in a lopsided affair. Nevertheless, he rediscovered his form Down Under this weekend as he fought back from behind to triumph across five sets.

Novak Djokovic has received a huge reaction after reaching his first Australian Open final since 2023. Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner in a five set thriller, as he set up a final meeting with world number one Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles and is closing in on his historic 25th after reaching another Australian Open final. Full breakdown and quotes.