Novak Djokovic maintained his flawless 10-0 record in the Australian Open semifinals and finals, eyeing his 11th victory at the tournament and 25th major championship overall. Despite an incredible 2195-day unbeaten run at Melbourne Park since 2018, Djokovic faced a surprising defeat in his first-ever Grand Slam final against Jannik Sinner.
Expressing his thoughts on the tough loss, Djokovic told it as his weakest performance in a Grand Slam. Sinner's success was underscored by Djokovic's inability to secure a break point, a first in his Grand Slam career.
Djokovic acknowledged Sinner's precise serving but also pointed out his own issues with mobility, forehand, and backhand.
The 23-year-old Sinner swiftly took a 2-0 lead with early and late breaks in the first two sets, gaining the advantage in just one hour and 13 minutes. Djokovic staged a comeback in the third set, winning the tiebreak and prolonging the match. At last, Sinner took an early lead in the fourth set and won 3-1, claiming his first Grand Slam victory.
