Novak Djokovic's run at the 2025 Australian Open ended in the semifinals. The former world number 1 tried in every way to recover from the adductor injury that had affected him in the previous round, but the miracle did not succeed this time and he had to retire at the end of the first set against Sascha Zverev.

But, regardless of how you feel about him or what you think about him bowing out, nobody — not even Novak Djokovic — deserves to be booed for being injured. You don’t have to like him. You can absolutely root against him. You can boo him when he’s healthy.

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th grand slam title has been cut short at the Australian Open after he stunningly retired from his semifinal match due to a left leg injury.

Fans loudly booed the former World No.1 when he walked off the court and Nole responded by raising both thumbs in a wry tone. In his press conference, the current world number 7 explained that he had a more serious tear in his adductors than he did two years ago and that he would have risked worsening the situation by continuing to play.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray haven't decided whether to continue their player-coach partnership. Djokovic hired his former rival as his coach for the Australian Open, where the Serbian reached the semifinal round.

A tennis master is forced to depart an Australian Open semifinal with an injury, riling some in the crowd. At 37, it may be harder than ever to bounce back.

Novak Djokovic has said he and Andy Murray will "cool off" before making a decision on whether they decide to continue to work together after the Serb's Australian Open exit.

In a shocking display of disrespect, the Australian Open crowd booed Novak Djokovic as he retired mid-match against Alexander Zverev in their semifinal encounter.