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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jack Snape at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic worried by injury suffered in win against Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic leans on coach Andy Murray after battling past Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic leans on coach Andy Murray after battling past Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals. Photograph: Ella Ling/REX/Shutterstock

The clock is ticking for Novak ­Djokovic and what appears to be a groin or hamstring strain sustained during his quarter-final victory after he expressed fears the injury could hinder his pursuit of an 11th Australian Open and 25th grand slam title.

Djokovic overpowered Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in a match that finished close to 1am on Wednesday, fighting back after losing a first set when he received medical treatment on his upper thigh.

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