In a dramatic turn of events at the Australian Open, reigning champion Novak Djokovic was forced to retire during the semifinals while facing Alexander Zverev. The match took place on January 24, 2025, and, at that time, Djokovic had already dropped the first set 6-3 and was trailing in the second set. The retirement came after Djokovic experienced discomfort and an apparent recurrence of an injury that had sidelined him earlier in the tournament. Djokovic expressed his disappointment during a post-match interview, stating, ‘I gave it my all, but unfortunately, my body didn’t respond as it should have.’ With this retirement, Alexander Zverev advances to the finals, where he will seek his first Australian Open title. This has been a challenging event for Djokovic, who has battled injuries throughout his career, showing both resilience and vulnerability. Zverev, excited by the opportunity, remarked, ‘It’s tough to see a champion like Novak go out this way, but I’m ready for the final and will do my best to capture the title.’ This semifinal was highly anticipated, as it featured two of the biggest names in tennis, but the injury clouds what was expected to be an epic showdown.
Novak Djokovic Retires from Australian Open Semifinal Against Alexander Zverev Due to Injury
