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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

Novak Djokovic details ‘motivation’ from accusations he is ‘faking’ injury

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Novak Djokovic has hit back at critics accusing him of “faking” his hamstring injury by saying it adds to his motivation to win the Australian Open title.

The condition of the Serbian’s left leg has been a major talking point at Melbourne Park after he arrived at the tournament nursing the injury and then took medical timeouts in his second and third-round matches.

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