Pain-free Djokovic ends Karatsev’s run to reach ninth final
World No 1 declares himself recovered from abdominal injury at Australian Open
18 February 2021 - 14:45
Melbourne — Defending champion Novak Djokovic declared himself fighting fit for the Australian Open final after ending the incredible run of Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev with his “best match” of the tournament on Thursday.
The Serbian world No 1 eased into his ninth decider at Melbourne Park with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win under the lights at Rod Laver Arena and will battle either Stefanos Tsitsipas or Daniil Medvedev for the title...
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