Alexander Zverev had a classy response to Novak Djokovic’s medical retirement. Zverev won the first set of his semifinal match against Djokovic at the Australian Open in Melbourne 7-6. Djokovic missed a ball at the net on set point down 6-5 in the tiebreak and then decided to shake hands and retire from the match.

After Novak Djokovic retired from their semifinal match, Alexander Zverev had stern words for the fans who booed him when he left the court.

Novak Djokovic has a "massive advantage" ahead of his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev and - according to Jim Courier - is the favourite if h

For Djokovic, the withdrawal means that he won't win his record 25th major title and 11th Australian Open. Injuries have prevented him from finishing two of his past four Grand Slam tournaments. He withdrew from last year's French Open before the quarterfinals due to a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set against Alex Zverev in the semifinal, while Zverev advances to his first Australian Open final.

For the second time in as many days, Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from practice at the Australian Open. Having needed painkillers to get past Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday, injury fears are rising. Some,

Novak Djokovic rolled back the years with a majestic performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open qurater-finals and now former world No 1 Jim Courier has claimed he is a strong favourite to reach the final.

Carlos Alcaraz reacts to his controversial Australian Open 2025 quarterfinal loss to Novak Djokovic, highlighting his learnings for the future.