Djokovic retired hurt in his Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev after struggling with a muscle tear in his upper leg, having been in obvious discomfort throughout the opening set.

Andy Murray has claimed Novak Djokovic was always going to “give it a go” after the Serbian superstar retired hurt from the Australian Open. The 10-time champion suffered a “muscle tear” in his upper leg during his win over Carlos Alcaraz in the last round and finished the match with the help of painkillers.

Novak Djokovic had Andy Murray in his corner throughout the Australian Open before his run ended in the semi-final - ending his hopes of making more history in Melbourne