Novak Djokovic booed after Australian Open injury retirement as Alexander Zverev hits back
Novak Djokovic was on the end of a shower of boos for retiring from the Australian Open - but his opponent was having none of it.
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Novak Djokovic Booed By Australian Open Crowd After Walkover. Alexander Zverev Says 'Everyone Paid...'
Novak Djokovic was booed by a section of the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne after he retired mid-match due to injury during the semi-final encounter against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Djokovic's upper left leg was again heavily tape after he was injured during the quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz and he decided to retire hurt after losing the first set 7-6. It was an intense run of play as Novak had to endure long rallies against his younger opponent. However, just after losing the set, he shook Zverev's hand and walked out of the court as the crowd booed him for the decision.
Injured Novak Djokovic retires during Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic left Rod Laver Arena to boos after dramatically pulling the plug on his Australian Open campaign a set into his semi-final against Alexander Zverev when trailing 7-6 (7-5).
Novak Djokovic booed as he pulls out after one set of Melbourne semi-final
Novak Djokovic left Rod Laver Arena to a chorus of boos after dramatically pulling the plug on his Australian Open campaign a set into his semi-final against Alexander Zverev.
Alexander Zverev into Australian Open final as Djokovic retires - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Twenty-four-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev on Friday afternoon, unable to continue due to a muscle tear in his left leg.
Novak Djokovic Out Of Australian Open 2025, Retires Mid-Match Due To Injury
Novak Djokovic crashed out of Australian Open 2025 after he retired mid-match due to injury during the men's singles semi-final encounter against Alexander Zverev on Friday. Zverev won the first set 7-6 but Djokovic went to the net and shook his opponents hand to inform him about his decision. Djokovic was carrying an injury from his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz and he looked in a bit of bother as Zverev made him engage in long rallies in the first set. Zverev will now take on the winner of the match between Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday.
Australian Open Day 13: live updates, schedules, highlights and more - ESPN
It's men's semifinal day at the Australian Open. First up, 10-time champion Novak Djokovic will square off against Alexander Zverev. Later, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner battles American Ben Shelton.
Novak Djokovic Faces Alexander Zverev Semi-Final Test In Pursuit Of 25th Slam Title
Novak Djokovic throws his ailing 37-year-old body into an Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday while defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Ben Shelton. Djokovic and German world number two Zverev are first up at 2:30 pm (0330 GMT) on Rod Laver Arena as the Serbian great closes in on a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic rolled back the years to defeat Carlos Alcaraz, aged 21, in four sets in the quarter-finals in Melbourne. But his upper left leg was taped after a medical timeout and he needed painkillers to battle through.