Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to an abdominal injury on Sunday, a day before they were scheduled to meet at Melbourne Park.
Czech 16th seed Mensik came through a tight clash with American Ethan Quinn 6-2 7-65 7-65 on Saturday, but the 20-year-old said he had been carrying the injury that will prevent him from facing his idol Djokovic.
Djokovic, the 10-times Australian Open champion, will continue his quest for a record-extending Melbourne Park title and a 25th Grand Slam crown to surpass the record he currently shares with Margaret Court.This is a tough one to write, Mensik said on Instagram.
