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Eleanor Crooks

Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner in five-set thriller to earn shot at 25th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic celebrates victory in the Australian Open semi-finals - (AFP via Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic produced one of the most remarkable performances of his career to defeat two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner and reach an 11th Australian Open final.

The 38-year-old is the oldest man in the open era to achieve the feat, and he battled for four hours and nine minutes to do so, finally clinching a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory just after 1.30am.

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