Jan 24, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — 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. Dealing with what he said was a torn muscle, Djokovic lost the opening set 7-6 (5) when he put a forehand volley into the net, then began shaking his head and immediately walked over to ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Zverev on some of the crowd booing Djokovic after retiring from Australian Open “Please guys don’t boo a player when he goes out with injury. I know everyone paid for tickets.. but Novak has ...

Jan 24, 2025 · 30-15: Zverev has Djokovic pinned back but he attacks the wrong wing and then misses the volley. 40-15: Unreturned serve. Game ND: Zverev hits well long and we look destined for a tiebreaker here.

Jan 24, 2025 · Alexander Zverev advanced to his first Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic retired following the first set of their semi-final showdown on Friday in Melbourne. Immediately after he lost a 7-6(5) opening set, Djokovic shook the hand of the No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings, sending the German through to his third Grand Slam final.

Jan 24, 2025 · Djokovic missed a regulation putaway volley on top of the net down 5-6, and immediately embraced Zverev at the net before shaking hands with the umpire and walking off court. “Novak Djokovic has ...

Jan 24, 2025 · On Friday, Djokovic battled World No. 2 Alexander Zverev for 81 minutes in their semifinal match. However, Djokovic immediately retired after losing a 5-6 tiebreak in the first set.

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Jan 24, 2025 · After Zverev had secured a marathon 81-minute first set in a tiebreak, Djokovic, who was playing with heavy strapping on his left thigh, walked gingerly to the net and shook hands with the world ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Djokovic, a 10-time Australian Open champion, received a mixed reception from the crowd as he walked off the court after pulling out following the first set, won 7-6 by Zverev via a tiebreaker (7-5).

Jan 24, 2025 · Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev LIVE, Australian Open: Zverev ended Djokovic's chances of winning a golden slam in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics, remember. He has won the three matches that these ...