World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic faced a stunning upset in the Australian Open semifinal, losing to Italian player Jannik Sinner. This unexpected defeat marked Djokovic’s first loss in the Australian Open semifinals in six years, ending his impressive 10-match winning streak earlier in the season. The Serbian star fell to the fourth-seeded Sinner with a score of 1-6, 2-6, 7-6 (6), and 3-6 in a match that lasted 3 hours and 21 minutes.

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Djokovic, who was pursuing his 11th title and a record 25th Grand Slam crown, was just two matches away from achieving this milestone. Sinner, at the age of 22, secured a historic victory, becoming the first Italian player to reach the finals at the Australian Open. This victory adds to Sinner’s previous success against Djokovic, having beaten him in the ATP Finals group stage and at the Davis Cup.

The Italian’s triumph is considered one of the biggest shocks in tennis history, and it sets the stage for Sinner to vie for his first Grand Slam title. Reflecting on his success, Sinner humorously responded to questions about what made his game special against Djokovic, saying, “I don’t know. Ask him!” This loss for Djokovic signals a significant turn of events in the Australian Open and a shift in the Grand Slam narrative.