The semifinals are set at the 2026 Australian Open. In men’s singles, Novak Djokovic will face two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner, while Carlos Alcaraz will take on Alexander Zverev. In women’s singles, the last remaining American, Jessica Pegula, will clash with Elena Rybakina, while World No. 1 Aryan Sabalenka will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Djokovic said he was lucky to advance to the semis after Lorenzo Musetti pulled out of their quarterfinal clash due to an injury. The Italian was leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3. Sinner cruised past Ben Shelton in straight sets, Zverev took four sets to beat Learner Tien, and Alcaraz overpowered Alex de Minaur to end Australia’s hopes in Melbourne.
In women’s quarterfinals, Pegula and Rybakina swept past Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek, respectively. At the same time, Sabalenka and Svitolina crushed Iva Jovic and Coco Gauff in straight sets.
Former US Open champion Andy Roddick has predicted the winners of these semifinals in the latest episode of his “Served with Andy Roddick” podcast.
Roddick didn’t pick Djokovic and Pegula to win their respective matches.
“I don’t know. I still think it almost got crazy. It was almost 1, 2, 3, 5 [men’s rankings]. I think I like Sabalenka and Rybakina, and I like Carlos and Jannik,” he said.
