A visibly irritated Novak Djokovic bristled at a question about chasing the next generation. When asked if pursuing Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz mirrored his early years chasing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the Serb snapped back. ALSO READ | Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner Australian Open 2026 semifinal: One number that could give the Serb an edgeYet here he stands with an extraordinary opportunity. Sinner has held just 55.4% of second-serve points. Story continues below this adALSO READ | Novak Djokovic must make the best of fortune smiling on him at Australian OpenThe Italian’s serve is powerful and reliable, but he can turn tentative when his first serve misfires repeatedly.