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The Guardian - UK
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Heavy underdog Djokovic pledges to ‘fight until the last shot’ in Sinner semi-final

Novak Djokovic serves to Lorenzo Musetti
Novak Djokovic serves to Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian who was forced to retire with injury during their quarter-final match. Photograph: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP

Novak Djokovic has insisted that he will not “walk out with a white flag” as he prepares for his latest battle with one of the ATP’s dominant top two in a grand slam semi-final, this time against the two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday in Melbourne.

“I’m creating my own history, and I think I’ve been very clear when I say that my intention is always to … get to the championship match in every tournament, particularly slams,” Djokovic said. “Slams are one of the biggest reasons why I keep on competing and playing tennis. So that’s all I can say.

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