Jannik Sinner has labelled Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic’s rivalry as "the best in tennis" after the pair played each other at the Australian Open.

FILE - Italy’s Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor during the Davis Cup final tennis match between Netherlands and Italy at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)

Ukraine’s 30-year-old Elina Svitolina, the wife of celebrated Frenchman Gael Monfils and mother to their two-year-old daughter, Skai, reached the final eight in Melbourne for the first time in six years – “a lifetime ago” – by beating Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 6-1. As always, she refused to shake the hand of a Russian opponent.

Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion in Australia, stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the first set of her match against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic.

Grand Slam champ looks to move on from controversy after Australian reporter clarifies comments. Favorites Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek advance.

In the Australian Open quarter-finals, Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, reinforcing his elite status. However, the match was marred by controversy, including allegations of being overrated and his team's conduct during the game.

Novak Djokovic has cast doubt on his future at the Australian Open just moments after coming back to beat Carlos Alcaraz. The 37-year-old had to overcome injury to down the 2024 Wimbledon champion, eventually claiming a 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 win in Melbourne to reach the semi-final.

Four-time Grand Slam champions Carlos Alcaraz lost his cool during the second set of the blockbuster men's singles quarterfinal match against Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open as he argued with the umpire over a let call.

Novak Djokovic could be facing a rankings nightmare heading into the next Grand Slam.