After reaching the Australian Open semi-finals successfully ten times, Novak Djokovic faced defeat in the 11th attempt. The Serbian tennis star lost the title to eventual champion Jannik Sinner in a resounding 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 defeat, marking his first loss post-quarter-finals at Melbourne Park.

Tim Henman commended Sinner’s performance, noting that he left Djokovic with no answers. Henman also underscored the key factors contributing to Djokovic’s loss, particularly emphasizing his subpar return game and numerous errors. Henman expressed astonishment at Djokovic’s struggle in generating break points throughout the entire match, a first for him at Grand Slam tournaments.

Moreover, Djokovic committed over 50 unforced errors, leading to what Henman described as one of his poorest performances at a Grand Slam. Sinner showcased exceptional form right from the beginning, playing confidently and bringing an end to Djokovic’s streak of 33 consecutive victories at Melbourne Park.

The Italian excelled, especially with his first and second serves, controlling his shots effectively and recording 31 winners against 28 unforced errors. Djokovic couldn’t maintain the same level, making too many loose shots and getting broken five times out of 11 opportunities offered to his opponent.

Novak displayed resilience despite facing evident challenges, saving a match point in the third set and aiming for another remarkable comeback. However, Sinner’s confidence was unwavering that day, as he began the fourth set afresh and ultimately secured victory with a single break.

Novak experienced one of his most concerning starts at Grand Slam tournaments, lacking the means to overcome the deficit and push for a deciding set.