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Djokovic admits he was beaten before Musetti injury in Australian Open clash

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  • Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals after his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, retired injured during their match.
  • Musetti was leading Djokovic by two sets to love (6-4, 6-3) when he withdrew due to a thigh injury in the third set.
  • Djokovic admitted he was extremely fortunate, stating Musetti was the "far better player" and that he was "on his way home".
  • Djokovic, who was not playing at his best and took a medical timeout for a blister, is aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
  • This marks another instance of Musetti retiring from a significant match due to injury, having previously done so at the French Open.
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