MELBOURNE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic ‌channelled his halcyon days in a five-set classic to dethrone Jannik Sinner and become the oldest man ‌to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era at a rocking Rod Laver Arena.

Four ‌months before his 39th birthday, Djokovic showed he remains unbeatable on his day as he sent the double defending champion packing with a 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 win completed in the early hours of Saturday morning.