An injured Novak Djokovic quit because of a torn muscle in his left leg after dropping the first set of his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday.

Novak Djokovic retired mid-game during his semi-final clash with Alexander Zverev, who'll now face world No.1 Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open final on Sunday

Djokovic is out of the Australian Open after retiring from his semi-final, with Zverev through to face Sinner on Sunday

It's hard to watch the way Jannik Sinner plays tennis and not think of Novak Djokovic. Of all the praise bestowed on Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall,

Novak Djokovic was forced to retire hurt from the Australian Open semifinals - and the Serbian may not be back in action until the French Open.

Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle Toni Nadal has questioned the authenticity of Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s injuries following his shock exit from the Australian Open 2025.

"There has been a growing suspicion around Novak, due to his expressions or histrionics, casting doubt on the authenticity of his injuries."

Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, has questioned the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic's thigh injury that forced him to retire during his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the conspiracy allegations that surrounded him at the Australian Open. The 10-time Australian Open champion went to extreme lengths this week to share photographs of a hamstring strain on his Instagram account after his unexpected withdrawal from the tournament raised concerns.

Novak Djokovic’s remarkable story at the Australian Open may have had the most unfortunate conclusion as he limped out of the tournament in his semi-final against Alexander Zverev last week – but his legacy looks set to be secured for eternity.