MELBOURNE: Eight-time champion Novak Djokovic will test his powers of recovery against Alexander Zverev when the Australian Open hits the quarter-final stage Wednesday, while old enemies Serena Williams and Simona Halep also go toe-to-toe.
Djokovic has not practised between matches since injuring his abdomen during a five-set win against Taylor Fritz on Friday and was made to work hard on Sunday by Milos Raonic, dropping another set, before reaching the quarter-finals for the 12th time.
The world number one became only the second man to record 300 match wins in Grand Slam championships after Roger Federer, who has won 362.
Djokovic showed fewer signs of pain against Raonic, but still grimaced after stretching…
