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Djokovic wins Simon epic to reach quarters

Djokovic has outlasted Simon over four hours and 32 minutes to reach the quarter-finals of a 27th successive grand slam.

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Published: Sun 24 Jan 2016, 11:42 AM

Last updated: Mon 25 Jan 2016, 9:32 AM

An error-riddled Novak Djokovic has advanced to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the 27th consecutive time, persevering over a dogged and determined Gilles Simon 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in a 4-hour, 32-minute match at Melbourne Park. 

Djokovic advanced to the final eight and a match Tuesday against Kei Nishikori despite making a whopping 100 unforced errors, including four backhand drop shots into the net as he attempted, unsuccessfully, to get Simon to move up from his anchored position on the baseline. 
The five-time champion Djokovic and the pesky Simon played plenty of long rallies - the longest of which was 37 strokes. Simon frustrated Djokovic with his defensive play, saving all 11 break-point opportunities in the second set before dominating the tiebreaker.
 Overall, Simon saved 19 of 25 break points.

Published: Sun 24 Jan 2016, 11:42 AM

Last updated: Mon 25 Jan 2016, 9:32 AM

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