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Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Aslan Karatsev to reach Melbourne final

Australian Open 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Aslan Karatsev to reach Melbourne final

By Naveel Krishant
19/02/2021
[Photo: Getty Image]

Top seed Novak Djokovic overcame stern resistance from Aslan Karatsev to reach the Australian Open final and end the Russian qualifier's remarkable run.

Despite the world number 114 causing moments of tension, Djokovic had enough quality to win 6-3 6-4 6-2.

The 33-year-old Serb won the final four games to finally shrug off Karatsev.

Djokovic, who is going for a record-extending ninth men's title in Melbourne, will face Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's final.

[Source: BBC]


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