Australian Open Day 13 Highlights: Djokovic vs. Sinner, First Mixed Doubles Title Up for Grabs

On January 30, Day 13 of the Australian Open promises thrilling action! The men’s singles semifinals will showcase two blockbuster matchups: Alcaraz faces Zverev, while Djokovic takes on Sinner in a clash between Melbourne’s old and new kings. Meanwhile, the mixed doubles will crown its first champion, two Chinese junior players aim for the semifinals, and China’s wheelchair women’s doubles duo has already secured gold and silver.

Alcaraz vs. Zverev: A Step Closer to a Career Grand Slam?
Top seed Alcaraz will face third seed Zverev for a spot in the final. Alcaraz recently secured a place in all four Grand Slam semifinals, and a win here would bring him closer to completing a career Grand Slam. The pair have met 12 times, with six wins each, including four Grand Slam encounters, split 2-2. Their only previous Australian Open meeting was in 2024, when Zverev won 3-1 to reach the semifinals.

Ten-Time Champion Djokovic vs. Reigning Champion Sinner: Melbourne’s Kings Collide
Reigning champion Sinner has been unstoppable in Melbourne with 19 consecutive wins, while Djokovic, a ten-time Australian Open champion, has benefited from walkovers this year and looks poised to chase his 25th Grand Slam title. Sinner leads their head-to-head 6-4 and has won their last five meetings since the 2023 year-end championships. He has also defeated Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open, 2025 French Open, and 2025 Wimbledon.

Chinese Pride: Wheelchair Women’s Doubles Secure Gold and Silver
In wheelchair women’s doubles, top seeds Wang Ziying/Li Xiaohui will face second seeds Zhu Zhenzhen/Kamiji Yui. Wang/Li claimed three Grand Slam titles last year, including the Australian Open, while Zhu aims for her first wheelchair Grand Slam. Additionally, Wang and Li will compete in the singles semifinals, seeking success in both doubles and singles events.