The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic (7th in the world ranking) was forced to withdraw from the semifinals of the Australian Open against the German Alexander Zverev (2nd) due to an injury. Djokovic expressed that his muscle tear prevented him from continuing in the match and highlighted the effort of his medical team to treat his injury. Despite the treatments, the pain intensified during the first set, forcing his decision to withdraw from the competition.
Regarding his future in tennis and his working relationship with British tennis player Andy Murray, Djokovic appeared indecisive. He acknowledged that they have not discussed future plans and that he would evaluate how he feels to determine the next steps. Djokovic expressed his desire to continue in the sport and thanked Murray for his support during the Australian Open.
The first set of the match between Djokovic and Zverev was decided in a 'tie break' after one hour and 22 minutes of play, with victory going to the German player. Djokovic's withdrawal caused annoyance among the spectators, and in subsequent interviews, the Serbian admitted that there is a possibility that it was his last participation in the Australian Open, although he left the uncertainty about his future in the competition open.
