Novak Djokovic is out of the Australian Open in stunning fashion. The 24-time slam champion medically retired immediately after dropping the first set of his semifinal match against No. 2 Alexander Zverev in a tiebreak 7-6 (5). It's the first time Djokovic has ever retired in a major.

Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open's local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air and so, according to tournament organizers, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is ready to concentrate on his quarterfinal showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

For the second time in as many days, Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from practice at the Australian Open.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,

Former American tennis stars John McEnroe and James Blake believe Carlos Alcaraz mocked Novak Djokovic’s injury during the pair’s thrilling Australian Open quarter-final clash. Djokovic received treatment for a right leg injury in the first set and his movement looked compromised for much of the second set as he adopted a highly aggressive playing style.

Novak Djokovic struggled with his thigh while moving around the court during his Australian Open 2025 quarterfinal against Carlos Alcaraz. He did take a medical time-out and came out with his thigh strapped.

Djokovic hit out at doubters of his injuries in 2023.