Novak Djokovic v Jannik Sinner live: Australian Open latest score updates from semi-final as Carlos Alcaraz awaits after record semi-final – UK Times

A big chance for Sinner now and it has been coming. Djokovic pushes wide on the forehand and will look at 0-30.

Sinner locks in on the rally and Djokovic, not hitting with the same power as about 30 minutes ago, goes long on the backhand.

Three set points. Sinner is not too far away from the screeching forehand crosscourt, but it’s out.

Sinner, though, takes the set! Djokovic pulls Sinner into the net, but the lob drifts long of the baseline!

Another love-hold for Sinner – that’s 10 points in a row on serve since he faced break point.

Sinner took a big swing at Djokovic’s serve and looks frustrated to have sent it so far long. Djokovic comes through with the hold. There have been spells in the past hour where Djokovic has been pushing. But it feels like Sinner has the momentum now and Djokovic is the one holding on.

Sinner holds to love with the old balls. Djokovic has called for something from his box and looks like he needs this changeover.

A reminder that a few months ago at the US Open, Djokovic said that beating either Sinner or Alcaraz at the grand slams was going to be “very, very hard”.

It looks that way for Djokovic now as he is puffing between points – but he holds as he runs towards the net and leaps into the volley.

Sinner nets in response. The 38-year-old is locked into this one.

Now then. Sinner is trying to step up his second serve, and double-faults on 30-30! A break point for Djokovic and a pivotal moment.

Sinner saves, but how! Djokovic shakes his head. He had done everything to reach the drop shot, then put the backhand onto the line! The margins.

And just like that Sinner closes the door. Djokovic almost collapses into his chair and places his towel over his face as he gulps for air.

Wow – this is an incredible mistake from Djokovic. Sinner mis-hits his backhand and Djokovic watches it drop onto the line, thinking it was going out.

It gives Sinner a chance on 15-30 after the Italian had stepped up his forehand on the previous points.

Djokovic hangs on in the next rally, as Sinner flashes wide – but he is starting to puff between the points and wince.

30-30. Sinner sends Djokovic running out wide – he responds with a flying forehand winner!

Unreal hold from Djokovic as he slams the serve don the middle.

Djokovic is getting on top of the baseline rallies but he switches up to a drop shot on 30-30. Sinner reaches it and flicks the backhand winner.

Djokovic then takes the forehand early, but crashes the ball into the net. Sinner comes through another tester.

Djokovic gets a bounce off the net-cord and guides the forehand past Sinner after he left a gap. A big serve from Djokovic sends Sinner scrambling and seals the hold.

Oh the drama is building. Physically, this is the most competitive Djokovic has looked in any of his last five grand slam finals.

Sinner rolls through the service game to love as the third set begins. The four-time grand champion won’t be daunted.