Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic absorbed Jannik Sinner's power and outlasted the Italian in five sets to earn a stunning victory in an Australian Open semifinal, which started Friday and ended early Saturday in Melbourne.

With the triumph, Djokovic clinched a spot in the Australian Open men's singles finale for the 11th time. He's been a perfect 10-0 so far.

"The level of intensity and quality of tennis was extremely high," Djokovic said on the ESPN broadcast. "I knew that was the only way for me to have a chance to win.

Sinner beat Djokovic in their last five meetings.

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