Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-extending 25th grand slam title has been cut short at the Australian Open after he stunningly retired from his semifinal match due to injury.

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).

An injured Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev after losing the opening set.

For the second time in as many days, Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from practice at the Australian Open.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