Novak Djokovic is into the Australian Open final for the 11th time in his legendary career after a five-set win over Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Friday.

On site in Melbourne, TC Live from the Australian Open is your daily destination for previews, recaps, highlights and analysis.

The WTA Tour's Middle East Swing kicks off with the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open, played on outdoor hard courts. Defending champion Belinda Bencic leads the field, and she'll be joined by Ekaterina Alexandrova and Clara Tauson.

MELBOURNE — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka clashes with No. 5 Elena Rybakina in the women’s final at the Australian Open today - Saturday, Jan. 31 - from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The match is available to watch on multiple streaming services.

MELBOURNE, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Highlights of the sixth day at the Australian Open on Friday (times GMT): 1258 ANDREEVA BEATS RUSE Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva beat Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3 6-4 to set up a fourth-round clash with Ukrainian 12th seed Elina Svitolina.

Two of the top American players are close friends, fierce rivals — and drivers of a campaign for change in tennis.

Just before the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz stunned the tennis world by parting ways with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Any doubts vanished in Melbourne as Samuel Lopez stepped in seamlessly.

Former American tennis star John McEnroe got into a tense confrontation with a fan at Melbourne Airport while flying out of Australia following the Australian Open. A video circulating on social media shows the Tennis Hall of Famer and tennis commentator exiting his car as a young fan tries to snap a photo.