When it comes to effort on the tennis court, few players can compare to the legendary Jimmy Connors. The eight-time Grand Slam champion built a reputation for being one of the most hard-working players on the ATP Tour.
Novak Djokovic was aiming for the Australian Open title, but an injury forced him to retire in the middle of his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev.
Novak Djokovic has retired from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set in a tiebreak. Djokovic missed a regulation putaway volley on top of the net down 5-6,
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).
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Facing Sinner reminded Alexander Zverev of trying to solve the challenge presented by the 24-time major champion Djokovic.
Zverev will face defending Australian Open champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner, who beat American Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2, in Sunday's final. Zverev is pursuing his first major tournament title.
Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his semifinal match at the Australian Open, which resulted in fans booing him as he left the court.
Djokovic is out of the Australian Open after retiring from his semi-final, with Zverev through to face Sinner on Sunday
In a stunning development at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic withdrew because of injury after losing the first set of his semifinal match versus Alexander Zverev. Zverev, the No. 2 seed, won a grueling first set in a 7–6 tiebreaker that lasted one hour and 26 minutes.
Novak Djokovic‘s mid-match retirement from the semifinal against Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open sparked controversy. He was booed by the crowd at Rod Laver Arena when he was leaving the court,
Novak Djokovic overcame injury and losing the opening set in a brilliant victory over Carlos Alcaraz, in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open. Djokovic, who is chasing a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, fought back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 against his 21-year-old opponent.