A hamstring strain forced Novak Djokovic to withdraw from his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev at the 2025 Australian Open. Zverev advanced to the final after Djokovic gave up the match after losing the opening set in a tiebreaker.
The injury was sustained by Djokovic against Carlos Alcaraz in his quarterfinal match. He made a lot of effort to treat the injuries, but in the semifinal, the pain became intolerable, so he retired.
Tennis greats like John McEnroe criticized the jeering of Djokovic as he left the court, pointing out his tenacity and contributions to the game.
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This withdrawal marks a significant moment in Djokovic’s career as he was aiming for his 11th Australian Open title and a record 25th Grand Slam title overall. His exit from the tournament was met with disappointment from fans, particularly as he had previously maintained an impressive record at this event
Craig Tiley, director of the Australian Open, highlighted Djokovic’s noteworthy history at the tournament and voiced confidence that he will return next year.