But Djokovic responded in impressive fashion as he so often has on Rod Laver Arena since winning his first Grand Slam title at the tournament in 2008. The former world No.1, chasing an outright record 25th Grand Slam, opened his shoulders to leave his younger opponent flailing. It also ensured the first five-setter between them since the 2022 Wimbledon quarter-finals, which Djokovic won from two sets down. He then battled to save more break points in the fourth game as Sinner pushed for a crucial advantage in the final set. After a tense rally, it was another error on Sinner's part, which gave Djokovic the game, set and match.