Novak Djokovic overcomes fitness doubts with win over Raonic
Serb becomes second player after Roger Federer to reach 300 Grand Slam match wins
14 February 2021 - 18:00
Melbourne — Reigning champion Novak Djokovic came through a tough examination of his fitness as the top seed beat Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic 7-6(4) 4-6 6-1 6-4 on Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Djokovic, who injured a side muscle during a five-set win over Taylor Fritz on Friday and suggested he might not be able to continue, showed hints of discomfort on the way to becoming the second male player to reach 300 Grand Slam match wins...
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