Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open dreams shattered in dramatic fashion, but the Italian prodigy left no regrets on the court. After a valiant effort in a five-set thriller against Novak Djokovic, the world No. 2 shared an emotional post thanking supporters and congratulating his formidable opponent.
‘Not my day today, but I gave 100%. Congrats to Novak Djokovic – always an honor to share the court. Thanks for the two weeks of support. Work goes on. See you soon,’ Sinner posted on X, summing up his rollercoaster semifinal ride.
From dominating the first two sets to watching Djokovic claw back, Sinner’s match was a testament to resilience on both sides. The 24-year-old, aiming for a third consecutive AO title, squandered key chances, landing only 2 of 18 break points in a 3-hour-40-minute epic.
Sinner’s on-court reflections revealed deep respect. ‘Novak has 24 majors. We understand each other’s game inside out. He’s been the GOAT for years. Grand Slams fire everyone up extra – he showed why with brilliant play. I’ll learn from this and improve,’ he shared candidly.
Breaking a streak of major final appearances since Wimbledon 2024, this loss stings, especially after beating Djokovic five straight times prior. Still, Sinner’s maturity at such a young age signals big things ahead. Djokovic marches on, but Sinner’s fire burns brighter, ready to reclaim his spot at the top.