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Novak Djokovic, benefited by opponent's withdrawal. Photo: gettyimages

The 4 times Djokovic benefited in Grand Slam from a rival's withdrawal

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Novak Djokovic advances directly to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open following Jakub Mensik's withdrawal, a situation that had previously occurred in the Serbian's career at Grand Slam tournaments. The first instance was at Roland Garros 2011, when Fognini did not show up for their quarterfinal match with Djokovic after getting injured in his previous match against Montañés in the round of 16. Then, Jiri Vesely in the third round of the 2016 US Open and Álex De Miñaur in the 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinals also couldn't compete against Djokovic, resulting in his automatic progression without taking to the court.

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Jakub Mensik withdraws from the 2026 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

Mensik withdraws due to injury and Djokovic is in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open

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Informative bombshell coming from the 2026 Australian Open, with the official statement from Jakub Mensik revealing that he is suffering from an abdominal muscle injury. After consulting with his team and medical staff, he has decided not to compete in the quarterfinals against Novak Djokovic. The absence of the young Czech tennis player means that the Serbian will advance to the semifinals without playing, which is crucial for Djokovic's interests. He will be without competition from Saturday until Wednesday when he will face the winner between Musetti and Fritz in the quarterfinals.

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Jakub Mensik explains his absence at the Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

This is how Mensik explained his withdrawal from the Australian Open before his match with Djokovic

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Jakub Mensik appeared at the 2026 Australian Open press conference to provide further details on the reasons that led him to withdraw from the tournament before facing Novak Djokovic. "After the last two matches, I started to feel more pain in the left side of my abdominal muscle. It would be a huge risk for me to step onto the court tomorrow; it would jeopardize my health for the coming months. It's very difficult for me to make this decision given what it would mean to face Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena. He's my great idol, the GOAT. I will try to come back as soon as possible and stronger," the Czech commented.

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Novak Djokovic, Monday, January 26 Order of Play at Australian Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Order of play for Monday, January 26 at the Australian Open 2026: Djokovic, Swiatek, and Sinner to play at night

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The organization of the 2026 Australian Open has set a surprising order of play for Monday, January 26th, featuring the round of 16 matches in the lower part of the men's and women's draw. Novak Djokovic will take to the court to face Jakub Mensik in the final match at the Rod Laver Arena, following the opening night session where Iga Swiatek will play against Maddison Inglis.

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is relegated to the Margaret Court Arena, after Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens compete against each other. In the daytime session on the most important court, Lorenzo Musetti and Taylor Fritz will cross paths, as will Madison Keys, the defending champion, against Jessica Pegula. At the John Cain Arena, two exciting matches are set between Anisimova and Wang, and Shelton and Ruud.

Order of play

Djokovic, Monday, January 26th, 2026 Australian Open

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Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic's Message. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz: "When I woke up one day during preseason, I had a message from Djokovic about my new serve.."

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It is well known by everyone the great relationship that Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic maintain, but it is funny to hear from the Spanish player himself that they had an amusing interaction this preseason. The day the Serbian noticed that Carlos had changed his serving technique, he sent him a message to his phone claiming copyright, something that Alcaraz saw when he woke up one morning and checked his phone.

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Sabalenka snatches this Grand Slam record from Djokovic. Photo: Getty

Sabalenka snatches this Grand Slam record from Djokovic

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Aryna Sabalenka secured another victory at the 2026 Australian Open against Victoria Mboko, but she also set a new record surpassing Novak Djokovic. The Belarusian tennis player became the player with the most tiebreaks won in Grand Slam history with a total of 20, breaking the record previously held by the Serbian player.

 

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Novak Djokovic, benefited by opponent's withdrawal. Photo: gettyimages

The 4 times Djokovic benefited in Grand Slam from a rival's withdrawal

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Novak Djokovic advances directly to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open following Jakub Mensik's withdrawal, a situation that had previously occurred in the Serbian's career at Grand Slam tournaments. The first instance was at Roland Garros 2011, when Fognini did not show up for their quarterfinal match with Djokovic after getting injured in his previous match against Montañés in the round of 16. Then, Jiri Vesely in the third round of the 2016 US Open and Álex De Miñaur in the 2024 Wimbledon quarterfinals also couldn't compete against Djokovic, resulting in his automatic progression without taking to the court.

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Jakub Mensik explains his absence at the Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

This is how Mensik explained his withdrawal from the Australian Open before his match with Djokovic

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Jakub Mensik appeared at the 2026 Australian Open press conference to provide further details on the reasons that led him to withdraw from the tournament before facing Novak Djokovic. "After the last two matches, I started to feel more pain in the left side of my abdominal muscle. It would be a huge risk for me to step onto the court tomorrow; it would jeopardize my health for the coming months. It's very difficult for me to make this decision given what it would mean to face Djokovic on Rod Laver Arena. He's my great idol, the GOAT. I will try to come back as soon as possible and stronger," the Czech commented.

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Jakub Mensik withdraws from the 2026 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

Mensik withdraws due to injury and Djokovic is in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open

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Informative bombshell coming from the 2026 Australian Open, with the official statement from Jakub Mensik revealing that he is suffering from an abdominal muscle injury. After consulting with his team and medical staff, he has decided not to compete in the quarterfinals against Novak Djokovic. The absence of the young Czech tennis player means that the Serbian will advance to the semifinals without playing, which is crucial for Djokovic's interests. He will be without competition from Saturday until Wednesday when he will face the winner between Musetti and Fritz in the quarterfinals.

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Novak Djokovic, Monday, January 26 Order of Play at Australian Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Order of play for Monday, January 26 at the Australian Open 2026: Djokovic, Swiatek, and Sinner to play at night

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The organization of the 2026 Australian Open has set a surprising order of play for Monday, January 26th, featuring the round of 16 matches in the lower part of the men's and women's draw. Novak Djokovic will take to the court to face Jakub Mensik in the final match at the Rod Laver Arena, following the opening night session where Iga Swiatek will play against Maddison Inglis.

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is relegated to the Margaret Court Arena, after Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens compete against each other. In the daytime session on the most important court, Lorenzo Musetti and Taylor Fritz will cross paths, as will Madison Keys, the defending champion, against Jessica Pegula. At the John Cain Arena, two exciting matches are set between Anisimova and Wang, and Shelton and Ruud.

Order of play

Djokovic, Monday, January 26th, 2026 Australian Open

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Carlos Alcaraz, Djokovic's Message. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz: "When I woke up one day during preseason, I had a message from Djokovic about my new serve.."

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It is well known by everyone the great relationship that Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic maintain, but it is funny to hear from the Spanish player himself that they had an amusing interaction this preseason. The day the Serbian noticed that Carlos had changed his serving technique, he sent him a message to his phone claiming copyright, something that Alcaraz saw when he woke up one morning and checked his phone.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz: "Al levantarme un día en pretemporada, tenía mensaje de Djokovic sobre mi nuevo saque..."

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Sabalenka snatches this Grand Slam record from Djokovic. Photo: Getty

Sabalenka snatches this Grand Slam record from Djokovic

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Aryna Sabalenka secured another victory at the 2026 Australian Open against Victoria Mboko, but she also set a new record surpassing Novak Djokovic. The Belarusian tennis player became the player with the most tiebreaks won in Grand Slam history with a total of 20, breaking the record previously held by the Serbian player.

 

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Djokovic, about the almost-hitting ball incident with a ball boy: "It was because of the heat of the moment." Photo: Getty

Djokovic, about the shot that almost hit a ball boy: "It was in the heat of the moment"

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Despite securing the victory in three sets, Novak Djokovic caused a little scare along the way when he frustratedly hit a ball that passed close to a ball boy during his clash with Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Australian Open 2026. This is what Novak had to say about it during the press conference: "I apologize for that, it was just in the heat of the moment. I was very lucky at that moment."

 

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