Novak Djokovic booed after retiring from Australian Open semifinal match with injury
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Jannik Sinner Beats Ben Shelton To Set Up Australian Open Final With Alexander Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner blew past Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/2), 6-2, 6-2 in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday to set up a showdown with Alexander Zverev for the title. The top-ranked Italian will face the German second seed, who went through to Sunday's final when Novak Djokovic retired injured from their last-four clash. Sinner had to save two set points in a tight opening act, but once he took it on a tiebreak he raced past the 22-year-old in 2hr 36min on Rod Laver Arena, despite cramping late in the match.
"Unfortunate Ending, But I Tried": Novak Djokovic After Injury Forces His Exit From Australian Open 2025
After an injury forced him to retire from the semifinals of the Australia Open on Friday, Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic revealed that he had suffered an unspecified muscle tear which caused him to end his journey in the tournament on a heartbreaking note. Germany's Alexander Zverev cruised to the final of the ongoing Australia Open 2025 in the men's singles category after Djokovic, retired from the semi-final clash after suffering an injury on Friday. This has put an end to Djokovic's campaign in the most disappointing possible, denying him a chance at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, his 11th Australian Open title and a century of ATP Tour Level titles.
Zverev fresh for Australian Open final after being spared gruelling Djokovic test
MELBOURNE : Alexander Zverev said he felt ready to challenge for a long-awaited Grand Slam title at the Australian Open after being spared a heavy workout in the semi-finals due to Novak Djokovic's retirement.
Germany coach Nagelsmann extends deal to 2028
BERLIN : Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension that will keep him in his post until the Euro 2028 tournament, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Friday.
Manchester United make transfer 'contact' over Arsenal raid as summer repeat eyed
Manchester United are, reportedly, looking to repeat a deal that saw Chido Obi-Martin move from Arsenal to Old Trafford, with the club "making contact" with another one of Arsenal's young players.
Barca Hoping To End Torrid La Liga Form Against Improving Valencia
Barcelona must harness the euphoria of their thrilling Champions League victory at Benfica to halt a miserable run of La Liga form against an improving Valencia side on Sunday. The Catalan giants have just one victory in their last eight league games and have dropped seven points behind champions and current leaders Real Madrid. Valencia visit the Olympic stadium on the back of an impressive 1-0 home win against Real Sociedad last weekend, with the team already looking stronger under new coach Carlos Corberan.
Son Heung-Min Helps Tottemham Hotspur Hold Off Hoffenheim In Europa League
Son Heung-min helped Tottenham gain some respite from their Premier League woes on Thursday with a double in a 3-2 Europa League win at Hoffenheim to put them on course for the knockout rounds. Goals from Son and James Maddison lifted Spurs up to provisional fourth in the revamped league phase of European club football's second-tier competition ahead of the night's later games. It also lifted some of the heat off manager Ange Postecoglou with his injury-ravaged team arriving in Germany after losing seven of their last Premier League games.