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EXCLUSIVE: JANNIK SINNER ‘WILL BE OK’ FOR NOVAK DJOKOVIC AUSTRALIAN OPEN SEMI-FINAL CLASH AFTER STOMACH ISSUES
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UPDATED 24/01/2024 AT 03:29 GMT+11
Jannik Sinner has played down a stomach problem he suffered with during his Australian Open quarter-final win over Andrey Rublev and said “hopefully he’ll be okay”. The Italian clutched his stomach on several occasions during points, but later told Eurosport’s Laura Robson it was just “a bit of air” and nothing to worry about ahead of a blockbuster semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic.
Jannik Sinner appeared to struggle with a stomach problem during his Australian Open quarter-final win, but later said he will “hopefully be okay” ahead of a blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic.
The Italian moved into the semi-finals after beating Andrey Rublev in straight sets, where he’ll face the world No. 1 for a place in Sunday’s final.
During the second set, Sinner clutched his stomach on several occasions during points and looked in discomfort.
Whatever was troubling the No. 4 seed seemed to wear off by the time the third set came around, as he battled past Rublev to seal his semi-final spot.
After the match, Sinner said that the temporary problem might have been “something he ate” when he told Eurosport’s Laura Robson it was just “a bit of air”.
“[I think] there was a bit of air [in my stomach],” Sinner said. “I don’t know what exactly it [was], so we have to check.
“Maybe it was something I ate before the match. It went away with a bit of time, and in the third set I didn’t feel anything anymore.
“Hopefully it’s going to be okay.”
Sinner will need to be in tip-top shape if he is to reach his first Grand Slam final as he comes up against the 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic.
The Serbian has won all 10 of his previous semi-finals and after another strong showing in Melbourne, is the favourite to land a spot in Sunday’s showdown.
Sinner will have two days off now to prepare himself for what is only the second semi-final of his career, after reaching the Wimbledon last four in 2023.
“[The two recovery days] are really important,” Sinner told Eurosport. “Trying to sleep as long as possible and having a little hit.
“Let’s see how I feel tomorrow. If not, I can take a complete day off and then hit [the following day] a little bit.
“Hopefully, I’m ready for a tough match. It’s going to be a really [difficult] one, but I’m looking forward to playing against Novak.
“Obviously, it’s going to be really tough but I will try my best and we will see what the outcome is.”
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Not wrong. At a grand slam tournament, in terms of the quality of opponents faced, that is as easy as it gets to wind up in a semi final.
Yastremska through! The first qualifier to make it through to a semi final since 1978!
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Ash Barty going to play golf in the New Zealand Open
HUBI DOOLEY
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HUR 
He’s coming
I’ve just actually made my way in to catch up with a few friends for some bevs to watch the games on the big screen. Hoping this one goes to 5 so that I can catch some of it! Has Medvedev called the umpire a SMALL CAT yet?
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Aperol spritz?
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I’m not usually an Aperol operator but might have to make an exception!
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POLSKA
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HUBI
HUBI
HUBI
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That’s a massive result for him!
Edit: if he were to go on and win that is 
. Put the cart before the horse there!
Dawaj, dawaj, dawaj!
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Was that redfoo in the crowd ?
Surely Club Med wins this. Hurcavz doesn’t look dangerous on the Med serve.
This match is hitting peak tennis.
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