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Tennis news: Novak Djokovic nearly forfeited during medical timeout in win over Carlos Alcaraz
Ten-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic defied the critics to defeat world number three Carlos Alcaraz in four sets on Tuesday.
The Serbian also overcame early knee trouble in a performance that further cemented his status as one of tennis's all-time greats.
Sports News Blitz’s Joe Matthews reflects on Djokovic’s difficult, yet victorious day.