Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Predictions - Sinner to dominate against Djokovic at Aus Open

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 28 Jan 2026

John Eastwood 28 Jan 2026

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Sinner has defeated Djokovic in their last 5 encounters.
Sinner ended 2026 with a 15-match winning streak.
Djokovic lost all four Grand Slam semis last year.

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Novak Djokovic has lost five straight matches to Jannik Sinner (Getty)

Jannik Sinner has a great record against Djokovic and should progress with room to spare.

HTH - Five Straight for Sinner
Djokovic Form
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HTH - Five Straight for Sinner

Novak Djokovic has lost his last eight matches against Jannik Sinner.

Djokovic Form

Novak Djokovic lost in all four Grand Slam semi-finals last year. He has struggled to match the top two in men’s tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

The 38-year-old withdrew from the Adelaide International but got off to a strong start at the Australian Open. He began his quest for an 11th title with straight sets victories over Pedro Martinez, Francesco Maestrelli and Botic van de Zandschulp.

The World No.4 had a walkover against Jakub Mensik in the fourth round and had more fortune in the quarter-finals. Down 4-6 3-6 3-1 to Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian retired due to a thigh injury.

Sinner Form

Jannik Sinner ended 2026 with 15 consecutive wins, losing just one set in that run. He finished the year with the ATP Finals title, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

The World No.2 has hardly been tested at the Australian Open. He was leading 6-2 6-1 when Hugo Gaston retired and thrashed James Duckworth 6-1 6-4 6-2 in under two hours.

The Italian had some trouble in the third round before getting past Eliot Spizzirri in 4 sets. The extreme heat policy helped the Italian overcome cramp and maintain his winning streak.

The 24-year-old saved all six points in a 6-1 6-3 7-6 win against Luciano Darderi. He dominated Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the quarter-finals, winning 65% of his 2nd serves and saving all four break points.

Verdict

Novak Djokovic v Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic lost all four Grand Slam semi-finals last year and lost five straight matches against Jannik Sinner. The 38-year-old is unlikely to stop the slide here, Sinner to get it done in straight sets.

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Graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008 with a BA in English Literature before completing MA in Journalism. Began his career as a sports journalist in London before moving to the Middle East to work as a sports editor for national media companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Favourite Sports: Tennis, Boxing, Golf.