Novak Djokovic faced a challenging moment at the Australian Open when he had to withdraw from his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred during his quarterfinal victory over Carlos Alcaraz, and despite his best efforts to manage the pain, Djokovic could not continue. After losing the first set 7-6 (5) to Zverev, Djokovic decided to retire from the match, which led to some boos from the crowd.
The Serbian tennis star, known for his resilience and determination, responded to the boos by giving a thumbs-up to the crowd. Djokovic later posted an image of his injured hamstring on social media, highlighting the severity of the injury and his disappointment at having to withdraw. He expressed his gratitude for the support he has received over the years and acknowledged the difficulty of the situation.
Despite the setback, Djokovic remains optimistic about his future in tennis. He has vowed to continue striving for more Grand Slam titles and remains committed to his goal of winning a record 25th major championship. The injury has raised questions about his longevity in the sport, but Djokovic is determined to overcome this latest challenge and come back stronger.
As Djokovic focuses on his recovery, fans and fellow players alike have shown their support, recognizing his contributions to the sport and his remarkable career. The Australian Open final will now feature Alexander Zverev against defending champion Jannik Sinner, setting up an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
Thought I’d leave this here for all the sports injury “experts” out there. pic.twitter.com/ZO5mBtw9zB
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 25, 2025
Novak Djokovic in 2025
LWWWWWLWWW At the moment ranked no.7, Djokovic 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) .
Currently, during this year the Serbian has managed to achieve an overall 7-2 match 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.
