Djokovic Says Loss to Sinner Was Among His Worst

Published on January 27, 2024

Super Serb Novak Djokovic was in no mood to look for excuses after playing one of the worst grand slam matches of his storied career at a venue he has dominated like no other. Coming into Jan 26th’s Australian Open last-four encounter against Italian Jannik Sinner, the world No.1 boasted a perfect 20-from-20 record in semi-finals and finals at Melbourne Park. But that unblemished tally was shattered in emphatic style, with Sinner winning 6-1 6-2 6-7 (6-8) 6-3. It was the first time in an encounter that went the distance in Djokovic’s 415-match grand slam career in which he did not create a single break-point opportunity....