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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Novak Djokovic declares Australian Open final favourite: ‘I’ll be cheering for him’

Novak Djokovic has declared Alexander Zverev as his favourite for the Australian Open despite the German facing defending champion Jannik Sinner in the final.

Zverev progressed to his first Australian Open final after Djokovic retired injured following their semi-final on Friday, with the 10-time champion struggling with a torn muscle in his upper left leg.

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