Overview
- Jannik Sinner swept Ben Shelton in straight sets and says he has recovered physically, entering the matchup on a five‑win streak against Djokovic and leading their head‑to‑head 6–4.
- Novak Djokovic called a reporter’s suggestion that he is “chasing” Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz “disrespectful,” insisting he is “creating my own history,” while also conceding he felt lucky to progress.
- Lorenzo Musetti confirmed a right‑leg injury, reported as a possible tear, and retired at 6–4, 6–3, 1–3; OptaAce noted he is the first in the Open Era to retire from a Grand Slam quarterfinal or later after taking the first two sets.
- Djokovic’s path also included a fourth‑round walkover from Jakub Mensik, leaving him without a completed set in his last two rounds heading into Friday’s semifinal.
- In the other semifinal, Carlos Alcaraz faces Alexander Zverev, with Alcaraz yet to drop a set in Melbourne and Zverev reporting improved health and form after off‑season changes.