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Novak Djokovic 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 outplayed for two sets by an inspired Lorenzo Musetti before injury forced the Italian to retire while leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.
Musetti had been working towards one of his best victories, dominating Djokovic from the baseline and establishing an authoritative lead before his retirement. “I don’t know what to say except that I feel really sorry for him. He was a far better player, I was on my way home tonight,” Djokovic said.
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