Novak Djokovic is 37 and was forced to stop playing because of an injury at two of the past four Grand Slam tournaments.

Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts after winning the first set during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia ...

Facing Sinner, particularly on hard courts, reminded Zverev a lot of trying to solve the challenge presented by none other than 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic has been glowing in his appraisal of Murray’s efforts, and the 37-year-old added: “There are certain things that I’ve really enjoyed about it. “I’ve enjoyed the analysis.

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open journey came to a premature end as an injury forced him to withdraw from the semi-final. The tennis legend has hinted at the possibility of retirement, depending on how the season unfolds.

Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing a gruelling first set of his Australian Open semifinal to Alexander Zverev, leaving his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown in tatters on Friday.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves in the Men’s Singles Semi Finals match against Alexander Zverev of Germany during day thirteen of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.

Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will step up their bids for ... Second seed Alexander Zverev of Germany is seeking a maiden Grand Slam title and has enjoyed two days off since his straight-sets win on Sunday night against Lucas Pouille.

Jan 24, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Novak Djokovic of Serbia interview after his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the semifinals of the men’s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn ...

Alexander Zverev asked the Melbourne crowd not to boo Novak Djokovic after the latter retired hurt, conceding the Australian Open semi-final to the German.