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News January 24, 2025

Alexander Zverev defends Novak Djokovic: ‘He deserves your love, not boos’

Alexander Zverev defends Novak Djokovic: ‘He deserves your love, not boos’
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Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev battled within the first Australian Open semi-final. The group at Rod Laver Area solely witnessed 80 minutes of tennis, as Novak dropped the opening set and was compelled to retire because of a left leg damage.

The ten-time winner obtained boos whereas leaving the court docket the place he lifted ten Main titles, and Zverev couldn’t watch that with out response. Visibly affected by the state of affairs, the German requested the gang to indicate respect towards each injured participant, particularly Novak!

Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025

Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot

 

Whereas acknowledging the spectators' want to see an prolonged match, Alexander emphasised Novak's outstanding achievements on the Australian Open and every thing he has given to our sport within the final twenty years.

Zverev additionally recalled Djokovic's latest accidents en route to 2 trophies in Melbourne. In gentle of this, he stood up for his good pal and urged the gang to not query Novak's choice to retire. 

The last word respect, from one competitor to a different.@alexzverev 🤝 @djokernole#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/smH1WI5Fge

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2025

The veteran injured his left leg towards Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday. Djokovic requested for a medical timeout after the ninth sport of the opening set and fell 6-4 behind. Not giving up, Novak endure the battle within the second set and introduced it dwelling to achieve a lift.

The legend felt higher when the medicine began to work. He outplayed his younger opponent in units three and 4 en path to a notable win and his fiftieth Main semi-final at 37. Djokovic didn’t prepare on Wednesday and Thursday, specializing in his damage.

Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2025

Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot

 

The Serb and his group gave every thing to beat it by Friday, however that was not the case. Novak fought effectively towards Alexander however felt elevated ache towards the tip of the opener. He misplaced it in 80 minutes following a volley winner at 5-6 within the tie break. 

Djokovic determined to retire, not risking something and avoiding extra severe points. 

"Please, guys, don’t whistle a participant when he goes out injured. You all paid for tickets and hoped to see an important five-setter. Nevertheless, you have to perceive what Novak has given to our sport during the last 20 years.

He gained this match with a torn stomach and once more when he struggled with a torn hamstring. If Novak cannot proceed a match, you realize it's severe, so please be respectful and present some like to Novak," Alexander Zverev stated.

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