Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic into last eight as Jakub Mensik withdraws with injury
Novak Djokovic 39;s hopes of a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title have been boosted after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew from the Australian Open with an abdominal injury. Djokovic was scheduled to face the 20-year-old Czech during Monday 39;s evening session in Melbourne but he will now progress straight through to the quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic 39;s hopes of a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title have been boosted after his fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew from the Australian Open with an abdominal injury. Djokovic was scheduled to face the 20-year-old Czech during Monday 39;s evening session in Melbourne but he will now progress straight through to the quarter-finals.