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Djokovic Retires Due to Injury as Sinner Advances to Australian Open Final

Posted : 24 January 2025

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 25th Grand Slam title was abruptly cut short in the Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev, as the Serbian retired injured after a gruelling first set. Djokovic, who had been struggling with a muscle tear and was heavily taped, left the court to boos after losing 7-6 (7/5). The 37-year-old hinted this might be his last appearance at the Australian Open, given his injury and uncertain future.

 

Meanwhile, in the other semifinal, defending champion Jannik Sinner dominated Ben Shelton, winning 7-6 (7/2), 6-2, 6-2 to secure his place in the final. The match was not without challenges for Sinner, who had to save two set points in a tight opening set that lasted over an hour. Despite some physical discomfort, including slight cramps, Sinner moved aggressively and controlled the next two sets to seal a comfortable victory.

 

Sinner, who is aiming to defend his first Grand Slam title after winning last year, reflected on the difficulty of his match, stating that he had to work hard against Shelton’s high-energy play. He praised his own ability to stay aggressive and adapt as the match went on, allowing him to finish in just over two hours. The 23-year-old expressed his happiness at returning to the final and looked forward to the challenge ahead.

 

The Australian Open final will feature a battle between the top two seeds, with Zverev set to face Sinner for the title. Zverev, a two-time Grand Slam runner-up, is looking to capture his first major, while Sinner is aiming for a successful defense of his title. The matchup promises to be an exciting contest between two of the tour’s brightest stars.

 

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