Novak Djokovic retired injured after losing the first set 7-6(5) against Alexander Zverev on Friday to put the German through to his first Australian Open final and extend his wait for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

With 24 career Grand Slam titles and 10 Australian Open wins to his name, Novak Djokovic is the most decorated men's tennis player in history. He'll have a chance to continue his assault on the record books on Thursday night when he takes on Alexander Zverez in the 2025 Australian Open semifinals at 10:30 p.

If it seems as if there’s always something going on with Novak Djokovic at Grand Slam tournaments, that’s because there usually is. Even Djokovic himself acknowledged as much as he prepared to face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals Friday after taking painkillers for a hurt left leg.

Novak Djokovic pledged to continue his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title as he processed the disappointment of retiring from Friday's Australian Open semi-final due to a muscle injury. Djokovic

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.

Novak Djokovic retired due to injury after losing the first set to Alexander Zverev 7-6 (5) in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Friday. Zverev

Novak Djokovic has retired from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set in a tiebreak. Djokovic missed a regulation putaway volley on top of the net down 5-6,