No white flag from Djokovic against Sinner as Alcaraz faces Zverev threat

Martin PARRY Thu, 29 January 2026 at 6:08 am UTC·4 min read Novak Djokovic knows all too well the mountain he must scale to capture an elusive record 25th Grand Slam crown, but the Serbian great is not ready to "walk out with a white flag" just yet. The 38-year-old was gifted passage into an Australian Open semi-final showdown with Jannik Sinner after Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt when in complete control of their last-eight clash, 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement It followed a free ride through the fourth round when Jakub Mensik withdrew without a ball being hit. His charmed run has pitted the 38-year-old against world number two and double defending champion...