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).

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 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.

Novak Djokovic has come back to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 12th time.

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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

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.

An injured Novak Djokovic retired from his Australian Open semifinal match against Alexander Zverev after losing the opening set.

Alexander Zverev has admonished the Australian Open crowd after they booed Novak Djokovic following the 10-time champion's injury retirement.

By successfully defending his Australian Open title, Jannik Sinner set several new records. Take a look at the five records he set at Melbourne Park.