
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open 2025 Semi-final against Alexander Zverev Ends in Heartbreaking Retirement after losing .
first set 7-6 (7-5) (January 24, 2025) Djokovic, who was seeking his 11th Australian Open title and 100th career title, withdrew due to a muscle tear in his left leg2.
The Serbian tennis great, who excels on a late-night stage, looked clearly uncomfortable from the earliest stages of their contest.
The pain was getting so bad that no matter how hard he tried to push through, he couldn’t, forcing him to retire.
The crowd inside Rod Laver Arena reacted with a mix of boos and applause while at least a portion of spectators expressed their dismay.
Zverev, who will take on either Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton in the final, said he respected Djokovic, but asked the crowd to appreciate his contribution to the sport.
Djokovic, speaking at a post-match news conference, confirmed the injury and indicated that he may contemplate retiring at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Australian Open: Novak Djokovic retires with injury in semis, Zverev into final
