Australian Open: Djokovic defeats defending champion Sinner, to face Alcaraz in final - Action in images

Novak Djokovic relied on his experience to seal a 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 victory against Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of the ongoing Australian Open.

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Novak Djokovic defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals, sealing a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory. (AFP)

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Sinner made a strong start, breaking Djokovic's serve to race to a 3-0 lead. Sinner was in good form, sealing the first set. (AFP)

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Djokovic broke serve for a 3-1 lead in the second set, and then saved three break points for 4-1. The Serbian sent a dominant crosscourt forehand beyond Sinner on his first set point to level proceedings. (AFP)

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In the third set, Sinner had three break points at 5-4 and clinched it on the second one. (AFP)

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But Djokovic was not done yet, breaking Sinner's serve early in the fourth set to level the match once again. (AFP)

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Then in the deciding fifth set, Sinner squandered many chances to break serve. Djokovic was dominant, seizing the break for 4-3 and then holding to put an 11th AUS Open final within reach. (REUTERS)

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Sinner managed to save two match points at 4-5 down, before Djokovic got the job done to reach the final. (AFP)