US EditionLorenzo Musetti Retires Injured Against Novak Djokovic Despite Two-Set Lead
Lorenzo Musetti retired injured while leading two sets to none, handing Novak Djokovic a semifinal spot at the Australian Open, where Djokovic aims for a record 25th major.
- On January 28, 2026, Lorenzo Musetti retired injured after leading by two sets at Melbourne Park, conceding to Novak Djokovic at 3-1 in the third following a medical timeout.
- Musetti suffered a right-thigh problem and summoned medical staff during the third set, taking a medical timeout but retiring soon after, echoing his French Open semi-finals withdrawal last year.
- Despite a painful foot blister and physio attention, Novak Djokovic, 38-year-old Serb, broke to lead 2-1 in the third before Musetti's retirement handed him his 103rd match win at Rod Laver Arena, eclipsing Roger Federer.
- Djokovic advances to the semi-finals and keeps his bid for a standalone 25th major alive, and he will face the winner of the quarter-final between defending champion Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton.
- Earlier in the event Novak Djokovic, 38-year-old Serb, notched milestone wins including his 100th at the Australian Open over Pedro Martinez and 400th Grand Slam match win against Botic van de Zandschulp.
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Australian Open: Musetti says angry, pained after retiring against Djokovic
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti said he felt pained and angry after a leg-muscle problem forced him to retire from his Australian Open quarter-final against all-time great Novak Djokovic on Wednesday when he was two sets up. (ANSA)
Heartbroken Musetti lost for words after injury ends Australian Open run
MELBOURNE, Jan 28 : A distraught Lorenzo Musetti was struggling to comprehend how injury robbed him of victory against Novak Djokovic and a place in the Australian Open semi-final on Wednesday.The Italian fifth seed outclassed the 24-time Grand Slam champion for two sets at Rod Laver Arena, leading 6-4 6-3 bu
Novak Djokovic was on the brink of the Australian Open. Then his opponent Lorenzo Musetti suddenly had to give up. In the semifinals, Djokovic could now meet the defending champion.
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