Jannik Sinner will compete in the Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic, undeterred by recent stomach issues

Jannik Sinner, despite appearing to grapple with a stomach issue during his Australian Open quarter-final victory, expressed optimism about his condition as he looks ahead to a high-stakes match against Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals. The Italian advanced to the semis with a straight-set win over Andrey Rublev, though he exhibited discomfort in the second set, frequently clutching his stomach. Whatever was ailing the No. 4 seed seemed to subside by the third set, enabling him to secure his spot in the semi-finals. Post-match, Sinner attributed the temporary problem to “something he ate,” describing it as merely “a bit of air” to be further examined.

“Perhaps it was something I consumed before the game. Thankfully, it subsided with time, and by the third set, I was no longer feeling any discomfort. Hopefully, everything will be fine,” Sinner remarked. Achieving his first Grand Slam final is on the horizon for the Italian, but he faces a formidable challenge against the 10-time Australian Open champion, Djokovic.

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The Serbian player has a perfect record, winning all 10 of his previous semi-finals. Following a strong performance in Melbourne, he is now considered the favorite to secure a spot in Sunday’s final. On the other hand, Sinner will enjoy a two-day break to prepare for only the second semi-final of his career. His first was at Wimbledon in 2023.

Sinner emphasized the importance of the two recovery days, focusing on getting sufficient sleep and engaging in some light practice. He expressed optimism about being ready for the challenging match ahead. While acknowledging the difficulty of facing Novak, he is eager to give his best and is looking forward to the match.