Novak Djokovic, the 10-time Australian Open champion, is through to the semifinals after a dramatic turn of events. After a walkover and an in-match retirement, Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champion. The 38-year-old admitted he was 'lucky this time' after dropping the first two sets to Lorenzo Musetti, who eventually retired with an injured right leg. This wasn't the way Djokovic wanted to reach his 103rd win at Melbourne Park, but he accepted any route through. Sinner, on the other hand, was all business, extending his streak to 19 at Melbourne Park with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Ben Shelton. Sinner himself conceded he was lucky to still be in the tournament, having struggled with cramps in his third-round match. The top four seeds have reached the final four in the men's draw, with Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev set to meet in the other semifinal. This marks the first time in the Open Era that the top four seeds have reached the semifinals. Djokovic has a 6-4 lead in career head-to-heads with Sinner, winning the last five. However, this match could spark controversy as Djokovic's dramatic win over Musetti raises questions about the fairness of walkovers and in-match retirements. Musetti, who was forced to retire from the French Open semifinals last year with a similar injury, expressed his sympathy for Djokovic, saying, 'I feel really sorry for him.' But Djokovic's luck could turn against him if he faces Alcaraz in the final, as the Spanish player has beaten him in their last two meetings. Will Djokovic's luck hold out, or will Alcaraz become the most decorated tennis player of all time? The tennis world awaits with bated breath.
