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2023-01-24 11:08:23

Novak Djokovic hits back at reports of 'faking' injury

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Former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has said he does not "need to prove anything to anyone" as he responded to people saying he is "faking" his injury at the Australian Open.

Djokovic was dominant in a straight set win against Australian Alex de Minaur on Monday to extend his winning run at the Grand Slam to 25 matches, despite suffering with a hamstring injury.

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