Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 1/30/26, 1:53 AM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 2/1/26 at 7:19 AM in ATP Australian Open Picks

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hopes to get lucky for the third time in this Australian Open as he braces for a battle with the former world’s No.1 and reigning champion Jannik Sinner of Italy in the semifinal on Friday.

Recommended Pick: Jannik Sinner 3-0 Sets

Potential Payout: $916 for every $500 Bet (-120).

Current Form:

Just days after receiving a walkover win from Jakub Mensik in the round of 16, Djokovic dodged a bullet after his quarterfinal opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, retired in the third set of their match while leading the 24-time Grand Slam winner 4-6, 3-6, 3-1. It was a shocking turn of events in Melbourne, where everybody thought an upset was inevitable after a scintillating display from Musetti. Unfortunately, the Italian had no choice but to concede the match because of a blister and groin injury. With the result, Djokovic is through to another Grand Slam semifinal appearance, where he will face the defending champion.

Sinner needed only three sets to dispatch Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Sinner simply overpowered the American, firing 32 winners and winning 72 percent of his first serves. He also broke Shelton three times while holding all his service games. Sinner is averaging 13 aces and winning 76 percent of his first serves at the 2026 Australian Open.