Djokovic Advances to Australian Open Semis After Musetti Retirement
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News18•28-01-2026, 12:50
Djokovic Advances to Australian Open Semis After Musetti Retirement
- •Novak Djokovic progressed to the Australian Open semifinals after Lorenzo Musetti retired due to an upper right leg injury.
- •Musetti was leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 when he withdrew, giving Djokovic a fortunate reprieve despite trailing by two sets.
- •Djokovic, a 10-time Melbourne champion, acknowledged Musetti was the better player and expressed sympathy for his opponent.
- •The win marks Djokovic's 103rd singles victory at Melbourne Park, surpassing Roger Federer's record.
- •Djokovic will now face either Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton as he continues his quest for a record 25th major title.
Why It Matters: Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after an injured Lorenzo Musetti retired.
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