Background Information
Novak Djokovic is a tennis player and a 10-time Australian Open champion.
He is set to face Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.
Djokovic won his quarterfinal match against Taylor Fritz.
Djokovic’s Remarkable Record
Djokovic has a remarkable record of winning the Australian Open title every time he has won a quarterfinal at Melbourne Park.
Sinner’s Quarterfinal Win
Jannik Sinner won his quarterfinal against Andrey Rublev.
The match started late at 10:42 p.m. and finished at 1:21 a.m. on Wednesday.
Djokovic’s Comment on Sinner vs. Rublev Match
Djokovic made a light-hearted comment about getting popcorn and watching Sinner vs. Rublev on late-night TV.
Djokovic downplayed any advantage due to Sinner’s late finish, stating that there are two days before the semifinals, allowing sufficient time for recovery.
Djokovic’s Perspective in an On-Court Interview
In an on-court interview, Djokovic mentioned the lack of a significant advantage and emphasized the ample time for recovery.
Sinner’s Comeback and Excitement
Sinner was down 5-1 in the second-set tiebreaker but made a stunning comeback, winning six straight points to take the match 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Sinner expressed excitement about facing Djokovic and mentioned his happiness to play against the No. 1 player in the world.
Head-to-Head Record
Sinner has won two of his three matches against Djokovic since losing to him in last year’s Wimbledon semifinals.
Djokovic’s Winning Streak
Djokovic is on a 33-match winning streak at the Australian Open, tying a tournament record with Monica Seles.
Djokovic’s Tournament Progress
Despite spending more than 15 hours on court through five rounds, Djokovic believes he is still building into the tournament.
He faced challenges in the first two sets against Taylor Fritz but improved in the third and fourth sets.
Djokovic beat Taylor Fritz 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a 3¾-hour match.
Fritz’s Sympathy and Concerns
Fritz saved the first 15 breakpoints he faced.
Fritz expressed sympathy for Sinner and Rublev regarding the late finish and mentioned concerns about tournament scheduling.
Sinner’s Acknowledgment of Advantages
Sinner acknowledged the advantages of playing late, such as the timing for fans watching the broadcast in Italy.