Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev after suffering a torn muscle in his left leg. The 37-year-old Serbian, bidding for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, was trailing 7-6 (5) in the first set when he decided to withdraw. This is the second time in four major tournaments Djokovic has been unable to finish because of an injury.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday.
“I knew," Djokovic said,"even if I won the first set, it was going to be a huge uphill battle for me.” For Djokovic, this is the second time in the past four major tournaments he was unable to finish because of an injury: He withdrew from last year's French Open before the quarterfinals because he tore the meniscus in his right knee during a match.
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