Australian Open 2026: Djokovic and Sinner Quarterfinal Match Dates and Timings

January 28, 2026: Serbian legend Novak Djokovic and two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner will play their quarterfinal matches on Wednesday, January 28, as they continue their push for the title.

Djokovic, a 10-time champion at Melbourne Park, is chasing his 25th Grand Slam title and hopes to become the most successful player in tennis history. He has been in strong form at the Australian Open and has not lost a single set so far. In the quarterfinal, he will face the Italian fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti.

Djokovic began his campaign with a straight-sets win over Pedro Martinez, winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. He then defeated Francesco Maestrelli 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 and Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) in the next two rounds. In the round of 16, Djokovic advanced without playing after his opponent, Jakub Menšík, withdrew due to injury.

When Will Novak Djokovic Be in Action?

Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti will play their quarterfinal match at the Rod Laver Arena. The match is scheduled to start not before 2:30 p.m. AEDT (9:00 a.m. IST). Djokovic is also aiming to win his 103rd match at Melbourne Park. A win will move him ahead of Roger Federer and put him on top of the list.

Sinner Faces Shelton in Quarterfinal

Jannik Sinner will face American player Ben Shelton in his quarterfinal match on Wednesday. Sinner is a two-time champion at Melbourne Park and is aiming to win the title for the third year in a row. Only Novak Djokovic has achieved this in the Open Era at the Australian Open.

Sinner’s journey to the quarterfinal has been mixed. In the first round, he won two sets against Hugo Gaston before the French player retired. Sinner then beat James Duckworth 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round. In the third round, he was tested by hot weather, cramps, and a tough challenge from Eliot Spizzirri, but still won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. He reached the quarterfinal after beating fellow Italian Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) in the round of 16.

When Will Jannik Sinner Be in Action?

Sinner and Shelton will also play their quarterfinal match at the Rod Laver Arena. The match is set to begin not before 7:00 p.m. AEDT (1:30 p.m. IST).