Djokovic digs deep to edge Zverev and reach semifinal
Serbian world No 1 makes it through to his 39th Grand Slam semifinal
16 February 2021 - 17:43
Melbourne — Reigning champion Novak Djokovic overcame several dips in form to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7(6) 6-2 6-4 7-6(6) and book his place in the Australian Open semifinals on Tuesday.
The Serbian world No 1 hit back strongly after losing a tight opening set on a tiebreak but trailed in both the third and fourth sets before turning them around. German sixth seed Zverev will rue allowing Djokovic back from 4-1 down in the third set and he was also up 3-0 in the fourth...
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