Novak Djokovic reveals what he told Jannik Sinner after victory

Novak Djokovic overturns all predictions and makes tennis history: at 38 years old, the Serbian tennis player overcame Jannik Sinner in five sets in the semifinals at the Australian Open, and on Sunday he will go on to play for the title against Carlos Alcaraz. The goal is the 25th career Slam. “I am speechless right now honestly. Oh my God, it all seems surreal to me, more than four hours and it”s almost two in the morning, it reminds me of the 2012” final.

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“That final had lasted almost six hours, but I think the quality of tennis and the intensity was very high. Tonight is perhaps the best of my career in Australia. Only by playing like this would I have a chance” said Nole, who gave credit to Sinner. “Jannik had won the last five matches, I had to change my phone number because he knew it by heart by now. When I said goodbye to him I said thank you for allowing me to win at least once, I have enormous respect for him because he takes you to the limit. That is what he did with me today, he deserves an incredible applause”

“There are legends like Margaret Court who stayed here until two o’clock in the morning, I can’t thank the audience enough because you were incredible tonight. I love your passion and the relationship between us, tonight was perhaps the best reception and atmosphere I have ever received in Australia” continued the Belgrade phenom, who now turns his attention to Carlos Alcaraz.

“I had said it would be very difficult, but not impossible. I had said that they played at a different level and that I would have to reach that level as well. I watched the match between Carlos and Zverev, I couldn’t wait to get on the court. What an unbelievable match, we tried to match them in intensity and quality, I would say the value of the ticket today was largely achieved”.

“I want 10% of what the tournament grossed today (laughs, ed.). After the match I saw Carlos, he apologized for being late and I told him I am an old man. I’m looking forward to meeting him in a couple of days. Honestly it’s like I’ve already won, but I know that in less than 48 hours I have to come back to fight with the world number one, I just hope I have enough gas to play head-to-head with him. That is my only wish.”