"It feels surreal to be honest, playing over four hours, Djokovic said on court. I was reminiscing in 2012 when I played Rafa [Nadal] in the final, that was six hours almost. The level of intensity and quality was high [against Sinner], and that was the only way to have a chance to win. He won the last five matches against me, he had my mobile number, so I had to change my number tonight."
"Novak Djokovic channelled his halcyon days in a five-set classic to dethrone Jannik Sinner and become the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era at a rocking Rod Laver Arena. Four months before his 39th birthday, Djokovic showed he remains unbeatable on his day as he sent the double defending champion packing with a 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 win in a 1:32am finish early on Saturday in Melbourne."
Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a five-set semifinal that finished at 1:32am in Melbourne. Four months short of his 39th birthday, Djokovic became the oldest man in the professional era to reach the Australian Open final. Djokovic had received walkovers when Jakub Mensik and Lorenzo Musetti withdrew earlier, but required resilience and mental toughness to overturn a player who had beaten him in their previous five meetings. Djokovic will face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the final, chasing an 11th Melbourne title and a 25th Grand Slam.
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