Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz played their fourth Major encounter in the Australian Open quarter-final. The experience met the youth, with the two great rivals writing Major history at Rod Laver Arena. Novak overcame an injury scare and prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in three hours and 37 minutes.
Serbia’s Davis Cup captain Viktor Troicki was shocked to see the crowd at Rod Laver Arena booing Novak Djokovic because he withdrew from the Australian Open semifinal after the first set against Alexander Zverev.
Novak Djokovic not only had to retire in the semi-finals of the 2025 Australian Open due to a thigh tear, but he also had to take the undeserved boos of the Australian crowd when he exited the Rod Laver Arena.
Parts of the crowd at Rod Laver Arena booed Novak Djokovic when he medically retired from his Australian Open semifinal clash against Alexander Zverev on Friday.
Angry fans, who paid a minimum of $400, were furious that they had paid so much money to watch one set of tennis and questioned why Djokovic had not taken an injury time out or sought treatment before throwing in the towel.
Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle Toni Nadal has questioned the authenticity of Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s injuries following his shock exit from the Australian Open 2025.
Spectators booed as the 37-year-old Djokovic walked off toward the locker room, and he stopped, turned around and responded by giving two thumbs-up.
Novak Djokovic had to face boos after he pulled out his semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev at the Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic struggled with his left leg during the match against Carlos Alcaraz.
Andy Roddick has admitted he 'felt icky' after seeing Australian Open fans turn on Novak Djokovic at the recent tournament in Melbourne. Djokovic decided to withdraw from his semi-final clash against Alexander Zverev on Friday,
Novak Djokovic responds to the boos from fans after retiring due to injury in the Australian Open semi-finals. “It’s easier to judge than to understand,” says the tennis legend, addressing the disrespectful treatment.
On this day 13 years ago, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal pushed the limits of our game to a new level! Two legends battled in the 2012 Australian Open final and produced a cracker, with the Serb prevailing 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 in five hours and 53 minutes!