About three quarter should the serb Novak Djokovic to be ready for the semifinals of the grand slam tournament Australian Open.
The short battle was due to japaneren Kei Nishikori had to withdraw because of a lårskade.
At the time, had Djokovic won 6-1 in the first set and led 4-1 in the second set. The serb was annoyed that the fight could not be settled on fair terms, but also welcomes a short working day.
I hope that Kei will get well again, and that it is not something serious. I am sorry to all, that it was not a prolonged struggle, says Djokovic for the attending spectators.
– This was actually what my doctor had recommended to me after a long struggle, two days ago: I should not spend too much time on the track, said Djokovic, who on Monday played four sets in ottendedelsfinalen against Daniil Medvedev.
Between the two sets was Nishikori attended to by a doctor, and the ottendeseedede japanese played on.
On the pitch, he was, however, outplayed and chose ago to withdraw, when his thigh was bothering him.
Topseedede Djokovic in the semi-final meeting frenchman Lucas Pouille, who earlier Wednesday beat Milos Becker.
Although Djokovic in advance is considered big favorite in the fight, he warns himself not to take a victory for granted.
– I’m looking forward to a good fight. It is his first grand slam semi-final, but he has previously beaten Rafael Nadal and taken other big scalps, so I expect that he will play with great confidence, says Novak Djokovic.
Japaneren Kei Nishikori is being treated for his lårskade, which turned out to be so severe that he had to withdraw from the fight. Photo: AP Images
Ends Djokovic to win the title in Melbourne, he will be the first with seven herresingletitler in Melbourne.
