Novak Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday and left the court to boos, with defending champion Jannik Sinner to face the German for the title.
An ailing leg leads to an abrupt finish for the 24-time major winner, who’s a 10-time winner in Melbourne.
Novak Djokovic has retired from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set in a tiebreak. Djokovic missed a regulation putaway volley on top of the net down 5-6,
Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday.
Djokovic, who retired due to injury after the first set, was booed by the crowd as he walked off Rod Laver Arena.
Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air
Djokovic’s four-set victory over his young rival sets up a semifinal with second-seeded Alexander Zverev and keeps alive his hope of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park.
Novak Djokovic has admitted he's not sure whether his partnership with Andy Murray will continue past the Australian Open, but a leading tennis expert has explained why it might be beneficial to keep working together.
The final matches for men's and women's singles at the 2025 Australian Open have been set. On the men's side, it is the top two ranked players in the world: Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.
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