Novak Djokovic allowed men's tennis a glimpse of the future before ruthlessly bringing it back into its present-day state. At two sets down yesterday against 19-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti, an historic upset seemed possible, only for the world No 1 to deliver the most brutal reality check. Musetti retired at 6-7, 6-7, 6-1, 6-0, 4-0, physically broken by the effort of two sets in which he showcased his precocious, extrovert talent. 'I like to play young guys in best-of-five, because even if they are leading two sets to love I still like my chances,' he said. Today I came in hungry and wanting it more compared to my last times in the fourth round.'

Source: Daily Mail June 07, 2021 15:16 UTC