Novak Djokovic claims epic win over Jannik Sinner to reach Australian Open final

After Sinner’s final backhand landed wide, Djokovic thrust his arms aloft before collapsing to the court in elation and exhaustion.

LIFE IN THE OLD DOG YET: Novak Djokovic soaks in the victory. Pic: Dita Alangkara/AP

Novak Djokovic produced one of the most remarkable performances of his career to defeat two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner and reach an 11th Australian Open final.

The 38-year-old is the oldest man in the open era to achieve the feat, and he battled for four hours and nine minutes to do so, finally clinching a 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 victory just after 1.30am.