Djokovic Retires After First Set Tiebreak; Zverev Makes First Australian Open Final

Jan 24, 2025, 05:18 AM

Novak Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set 7-6(5). The Serbian star, pursuing his 11th Australian Open and 25th Grand Slam title, struggled with an apparent left thigh injury throughout the 82-minute opening set at Rod Laver Arena. Following the tiebreak loss, a visibly hampered Djokovic conceded the match, surprising both Zverev and the crowd. Zverev advances to his first Australian Open final, where he will face either Ben Shelton or Jannik Sinner.