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Men’s SF preview: Novak Djokovic v Aslan Karatsev – Australian Open
The most successful player ever in Melbourne versus a qualifier in their first main draw? On paper, this is a monumental mismatch – on the court, form suggests…
Djokovic picked up the injury in the third-round five-set thriller against Taylor Fritz, then withstood a barrage of 26 aces and 50 winners against Milos Raonic.
He survived another major test on Tuesday, pushed to the limit by world No.7 Alexander Zverev 6-7(6) 6-2 6-4 7-6(8). Physically hampered, the reigning champion is still finding a way, absorbing all thrown at him and still pinging over miraculous shots.
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