Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic's pursuit of an 11th Australian Open title was halted by a left leg injury during his semi-final against Alexander Zverev, raising questions about his future in the sport.

Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title was halted due to a groin injury during his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open. Zverev, who won the first set, will now face Jannik Sinner in the final. Djokovic expressed uncertainty about his future at the tournament, while Zverev defended the injured player against booing fans.

Novak Djokovic's pursuit of an 11th Australian Open title was halted due to a leg injury during his semi-final against Alexander Zverev. The Serbian, who had been dealing with a muscle tear from his previous match, was forced to retire after losing the first set 7-6 (5). Despite efforts to manage the injury, the pain became unbearable. Zverev, advancing to his first Australian Open final, defended Djokovic against the crowd's boos, highlighting the Serbian's contributions to tennis. Djokovic expressed uncertainty about his future at the tournament, while Zverev is set to face Jannik Sinner in the final. Djokovic's partnership with Andy Murray also drew attention, with plans to discuss their future collaboration post-tournament.

Andy Murray, recently retired from professional tennis, has been named as the new coach for Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open in January 2025. This unexpected collaboration unites the former rivals, with Murray bringing his expertise and experience to assist Djokovic in his pursuit of an 11th Australian Open title. The article explores their long-standing rivalry and the implications of this new coaching relationship.