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The Guardian - UK
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Tumaini Carayol at Melbourne Park

Novak Djokovic survives at Australian Open as Lorenzo Musetti retires hurt while two sets up

Novak Djokovic applauds as Lorenzo Musetti walks off the court
Novak Djokovic applauds as Lorenzo Musetti walks off the court after retiring from their men's singles quarter-final at the Australian Open. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Novak Djokovic will double his prayers on Wednesday night after receiving a massive slice of luck in the Australian Open ­quarter-finals. He was outplayed for two sets by an inspired Lorenzo Musetti before injury forced the ­Italian to retire while leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.

Musetti had been working towards one of his best victories, ­dominating Djokovic from the baseline and ­establishing an authoritative lead before his retirement.

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