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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

Novak Djokovic handed Australian Open walkover as opponent pulls out injured

Novak Djokovic is into the quarter-finals in Melbourne - (Getty)

Novak Djokovic has been handed a walkover through to the Australian Open quarter-finals after opponent Jakub Mensik pulled out injured.

The pair had been due to clash in the night session on Rod Laver Arena on Monday, but Mensik revealed an abdominal problem will prevent him from taking to the court.

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