Menshik withdrew from the Australian Open due to injury, Djokovic reached the quarterfinals without a fight

Czech tennis player Jakub Mensik said that due to an injury he was forced to end his performance at the Australian Open early.

In the fourth round he had to play with Novak Djokovic, now the Serb reached the quarterfinals without a fight.

– It’s hard to write this. After we did everything we could to continue, I am forced to withdraw from the Australian Open due to an abdominal muscle injury that has progressed in recent matches.

After long discussions with my team and doctors, we have decided not to go on court tomorrow.

Although I’m disappointed, reaching the fourth round here for the first time in my life is something I’ll remember for a long time. I felt incredible energy from the fans and the atmosphere in Melbourne was truly special.

Thanks to my team for supporting me every step of the way, and to everyone who sent messages and encouraged me – it means more to me than you can imagine. Now it’s time to recover properly,” Menshik wrote on the social network.

In the quarterfinals, Djokovic will play the winner of the match between Lorenzo Musetti (Italy, 5) and Taylor Fritz (USA, 9).