Novak Djokovic received an unexpected lifeline at the Australian Open when quarterfinal opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired injured despite holding a two-sets-to-love lead.
Djokovic, well below his usual standard, appeared on the brink of elimination before Musetti called for medical treatment on a thigh injury three games into the third set. The Italian managed only one more game before conceding, his movement clearly compromised.
Musetti was ahead 6-4, 6
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