Injured Djokovic Retires From Australian Open, Zverev Advances to Final

The 37-year-old said it was similar to the hamstring injury he nursed while winning his 10th Open title two years ago.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks to the crowd following victory against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the Men's Singles Fourth Round match during day eight of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Australia on Jan. 19, 2025. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic has sensationally withdrawn from the Australian Open after losing a marathon first set of his semi-final against second seed Alexander Zverev.

Djokovic walked immediately to the chair umpire to say he could not go on after dropping the set in a tiebreaker after one hour and 21 minutes on Jan. 24