On the eve of the Australian Open 2025 semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, the former legends John McEnroe and Boris Becker did not spend too much sporting words towards the Serbian champion.

Against Alcaraz he wasn't in top form, he had two days off. The question was: did he train? But he was still injured and couldn't play until the end. Nole hates giving up, he's a perfectionist. He talked about a torn muscle fiber: you're out for two or three weeks. I wonder how he managed to play with something like that," he said.

Boris Becker clarified he never doubted Novak Djokovic's injury after the Serbian retired mid-match in the Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev, defending his former protege's resilience amidst widespread speculation about his physical condition.

Novak Djokovic has posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media more than 24 hours after being booed at the Australian Open when he quit playing one set into his semifinal because of what he said was a torn muscle.

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.