Djokovic reflects on the whistles: "I know what I've given to this tournament over the past 20 years"

Le 24/01/2025 à 12h00 par Adrien Guyot

Djokovic reflects on the whistles: I know what I've given to this tournament over the past 20 years

Novak Djokovic was forced to retire from his Australian Open semi-final.

Opposed to Alexander Zverev, the Serb, weakened by a leg injury, threw in the towel after losing the first set in a tiebreak after 1h20 of play.
The former world number 1 left the court to the whistles of the Rod Laver Arena spectators.

In a press conference, Djokovic spoke of the moment: "People paid for their tickets and came to see a big match, which they didn't get. Seen from that angle, I can understand their reaction.

In any case, I do my best to understand them, but I'm not sure they understand me, or even that they're trying to.

Yet I know what I've given to this tournament over the last 20 years. I'll stop here, so I don't have to talk out of turn," Djokovic assured Tennis Majors.

Djokovic, Novak [7]

Zverev, Alexander [2]

Open d'Australie

Tableau

Novak Djokovic

7e, 3900 points

Alexander Zverev

2e, 7635 points

It is disappointing for fans but an athlete (especially of his calibre, achievements & age) knows his body very well and risking a bigger injury ( & recovery time he can't afford) means he made the best decision for himself & his fans. Feel bad for Alcaraz though - its a double blow for him in retrospect.

He took the first set to a tie break. If he'd won the first set and had the hope of winning in straight sets maybe he would have taken a medical time out and work on the injury. Oh well. Maybe it's better this way than seeing him start hobbling around in the final and have to give up then.

Tbf, Gour, if Alcaraz couldn't beat an injured Djokovic then he doesn't deserve to be in the semi-final.

It would be best to say less about the behavior of the Aussie fans. First they did it when Indian cricketers toured and now this.

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@Anusha: I have a life and I have my opinion. If you don't like it then be it. I can't help. I don't like Novak and I am free to express my emotions just like how Novak expresses his. Grow up.

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