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Djokovic two wins away from historic 25th Grand Slam

Djokovic two wins away from historic 25th Grand Slam

By Temalesi Vono
29/01/2026
Photo : BBC

Novak Djokovic is two wins away from a historic 25th Grand Slam following Wednesday night’s “lucky” win over Lorenzo Musetti, 4-6, 3-6, 3-1 at the Australian Open.

Down two sets and up a break in the third, Djokovic appeared stunned after a leg injury forced Musetti to retire.

Djokovic will play second seed Jannik Sinner in one semi-final, while world number one Carlos Alcaraz battles Alexander Zverev in the other on the men’s side.

Musetti had lost six straight matches to Djokovic before dominating the first two sets, breaking his opponent’s first service game while benefiting from 31 unforced errors.

Meanwhile, the Australian Open has set a new benchmark this year with a record-breaking $AU111.5 million prize pool, representing a 16 percent increase on last year and the largest in the tournament’s history.

This investment reflects Tennis Australia’s commitment to supporting tennis careers at every level – from rising stars to Grand Slam champions – and ensuring the sport remains sustainable for all competitors.

Source: CBS Sports, AO News


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