Novak Djokovic was forced to withdraw from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev due to a persistent thigh injury. Despite initial resilience, the pain worsened throughout the first set, leading to Djokovic's retirement. Zverev voiced his support for Djokovic, urging the crowd not to boo the injured player.
Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his Australian Open semi-final Novak Djokovic was booed off court by a section of disgruntled fans after he was forced to pull out of his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev . The 37-year-old’s fitness had been a matter of intense speculation ever since his momentous win over Carlos Alcaraz earlier this week. Djokovic arrived on court wearing heavy strapping on his thigh and initially appeared to be showing no ill-effects.
” Zverev admitted he was as surprised as the crowd to see Djokovic throw in the towel, saying: ‘I thought it was quite a high level first set. Of course, the longer you continue, the worse it can get and maybe he was not moving as well in the tie-break. Novak Djokovic acknowledged the crowd as he left the court ‘Of course, I’m happy to be in the final of the Australian Open but, on the other hand, there’s no guy on the tour that I respect more than Novak.
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