Novak Djokovic survives at Australian Open as Lorenzo Musetti retires hurt while two sets up

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Source: theguardian.com
Novak Djokovic survives at Australian Open as Lorenzo Musetti retires hurt while two sets up
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Novak Djokovic said he will double his prayers on Wednesday night after receiving a massive slice of luck in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open as the Serb was thoroughly outplayed for two sets by an inspired Lorenzo Musetti before the Italian was forced to retire due to injury while leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.

Musetti had been working towards one of the best victories of his career, dominating Djokovic from the baseline and establishing an authoritative lead before his retirement.

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