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Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz hails Novak Djokovic, savours first Australian Open title

Carlos Alcaraz celebrating with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park on Feb 1, 2026. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrating with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park on Feb 1, 2026. Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 31, 2026

Around three million more files relating to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein - a one-time close friend of US President Donald Trump - were released by the US Justice Department on Jan 30.
Around three million more files relating to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein - a one-time close friend of US President Donald Trump - were released by the US Justice Department on Jan 30.

Novak Djokovic thanks doubters for motivation after reaching Melbourne final

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Sinner hurting but not surprised by Melbourne exit

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his semi final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his semi final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Djokovic sets up Alcaraz showdown for Australian Open title

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Vintage Djokovic dethrones Sinner to set up Alcaraz final at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Edgar Su
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 31, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Edgar Su

Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner to set up Carlos Alcaraz final at Australian Open

Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his semi final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to reach maiden Australian Open final

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrating after winning his Australian Open semi-final 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 against Alexander Zverev of Germany on Jan 30.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrating after winning his Australian Open semi-final 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 against Alexander Zverev of Germany on Jan 30.

No white flag from Novak Djokovic against Jannik Sinner as Carlos Alcaraz faces Alexander Zverev threat

Novak Djokovic was gifted passage into an Australian Open semi-final showdown with Jannik Sinner, after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt when in complete control of their last-eight clash, 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.
Novak Djokovic was gifted passage into an Australian Open semi-final showdown with Jannik Sinner, after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt when in complete control of their last-eight clash, 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.

Djokovic eyes semi-final nemesis Sinner at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his third round match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his third round match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.