Novak Djokovic of Serbia signs autographs after his quarterfinal match against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)
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News1828-01-2026, 19:06

Djokovic Advances in Australian Open After Musetti Retirement, Sets New Record

  • Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open semi-final after Lorenzo Musetti retired due to an upper right leg injury while leading.
  • Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer for the most singles wins at Melbourne Park, achieving his 103rd victory.
  • This win also marks Djokovic's 54th Grand Slam semi-final appearance, extending his own record.
  • Djokovic acknowledged his luck, stating Musetti was the better player and should have won.
  • He will now face either Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton in the semi-final, continuing his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Why It Matters: Djokovic advanced in the Australian Open due to an opponent's injury, setting new records for wins and semi-finals.

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