Alexander Zverev defended Novak Djokovic after the Serbian was booed by spectators during their Australian Open semi-final. Djokovic retired from the match due to a muscle tear, which left some fans frustrated as they felt they didn’t get their money’s worth. However, Zverev emphasized that Djokovic had given everything he could on the court and deserved respect for his contributions to tennis over the past 20 years.
Zverev highlighted Djokovic’s numerous achievements, including winning the tournament with injuries that would have sidelined most players. He also shared his personal admiration for Djokovic, mentioning how the Serbian champion had supported him during his own struggles. Zverev called on fans to appreciate Djokovic’s legacy and show respect, rather than booing him for his injury.
In the end, Zverev’s words resonated with many, reminding everyone of the importance of respect and sportsmanship in tennis. As he prepares for the final, Zverev remains focused on his goal of winning a Grand Slam title, grateful for the opportunity and the lessons learned from his respected opponent.
Zverev at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.2 (career-high), Zverev achieved an overall 8-0 record in 2025. The German is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where he defeated the world no.103 Lucas Pouille 6-4 6-4 6-4, the world no.44 Pedro Martinez Portero 6-1 6-4 6-1, the world no.92 Jacob Fearnley 6-3 6-4 6-4, the world no.14 Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2
, the world no.11 Tommy Paul 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 and the world no.7 Novak Djokovic 7-6(5) ret..Alexander Zverev will take on the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their record is 4-2 for Zverev.
Zverev won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Buenos Aires (Argentina Open) on the 10th of February and Rio De Janeiro (Rio Open) on the 17th of February.
Novak Djokovic in 2025
Now ranked no.7, the Serbian played his last match on the 24th of January when he had to retire when playing against world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal and the scoreline was 7-6(5) .
This season Novak owns a compiled 7-2 record. Novak Djokovic’s latest run at the Australian Open was the best achievement of his season.
He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February and () on the 29th of December.
Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic fought against each other 13 times. Their actual head to head record is 8-5 for Djokovic.