Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinal after Musetti retires injured

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 28, 2026 at 09:10 AM

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Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semifinal on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Melbourne after Lorenzo Musetti retired due to a groin injury. Musetti, who was leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3, received treatment before withdrawing from the quarterfinal match. Djokovic, a 10-time Australian Open winner, acknowledged Musetti's superior play and his own good fortune in advancing. With this win, Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer for the most singles wins at Melbourne Park with 103 and extended his record to a 54th Grand Slam semifinal. Djokovic will now face either Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton for a spot in the final as he pursues his record 25th Grand Slam title.

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Roger Federer 30% Carlos Alcaraz 30% US Open 35% Ben Shelton 40% Jannik Sinner ×250% Melbourne ×260% Lorenzo Musetti ×680% Australian Open ×285% Novak Djokovic ×890%

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