Novak Djokovic has posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media more than 24 hours after being booed at the Australian Open when he quit playing one set into his semifinal because of what he said was a torn muscle.

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said he is confident Novak Djokovic will return to the season-opening Grand Slam next year after injury ended the 37-year-old's latest challenge in the semi-finals at Melbourne Park.

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).

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.

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.

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

Former American tennis player, Sam Querrey, criticized the ATP draw at this year’s Australian Open. In spite of having players like Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Holger Rune,

During his explosive column, the spanish tennis coach, 63, who stepped away from working as Felix Auger-Aliassime's coach last year, had added that Djokovic deserved greater respect.

Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Australian Open with injury - tennis fans might have a lengthy wait before they see him again.

Toni Nadal, uncle and former coach of Rafael Nadal, has raised doubts about the authenticity of Novak Djokovic’s injuries. Referring to past incidents, Toni remarked that ’there has been a growing suspicion’ surrounding Djokovic’s ability to recover from injuries and still deliver top performances.