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Callum Godde

Djokovic denies Open semi advantage from scheduling

Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-final of the Australian Open after defeating Taylor Fritz. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

A hot and bothered Novak Djokovic has bounded into yet another Australian Open semi-final but denies late-night scheduling could hand him a major advantage.

Pesky American 12th seed Taylor Fritz made life difficult for 36-year-old Djokovic on Tuesday afternoon in their sweltering quarter-final clash on Rod Laver Arena.

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