"Ten-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic survived a massive scare to reach the Australian Open semi-finals when Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire hurt while two sets up. The fifth-seeded Italian was well on top and leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 when he withdrew after treatment on his upper right leg, with his movement badly impeded."
"Tumaini Carayol's full report from Melbourne Park to follow."
Novak Djokovic, a ten-time Melbourne champion, advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals when Lorenzo Musetti retired injured while leading two sets to none. The fifth-seeded Italian had dominated early and held a 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 advantage before stopping play. Musetti withdrew after receiving treatment on his upper right leg, which left his movement badly impeded. The retirement converted a commanding performance by Musetti into an unexpected exit and allowed Djokovic to progress despite facing a significant scare during the match at Melbourne Park.
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