Novak Djokovic was forced to retire hurt from the Australian Open semifinals - and the Serbian may not be back in action until the French Open.

Novak Djokovic went to Melbourne on the hunt for Australian Open title number 11. The Serbian looked fine as he mustered up some big wins throughout his campaign Down Under.

Novak Djokovic is recovering from an injury that left him unable to claim his 11th Australian Open victory. On Friday afternoon, local time, the Serbian tennis player, 37, arrived for his semifinal against Alexander Zverev with his left leg heavily taped, having torn a muscle during Tuesday’s win over Carlos Alcaraz.

Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle Toni Nadal has questioned the authenticity of Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s injuries following his shock exit from the Australian Open 2025.

"There has been a growing suspicion around Novak, due to his expressions or histrionics, casting doubt on the authenticity of his injuries."

Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, has questioned the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic's thigh injury that forced him to retire during his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the conspiracy allegations that surrounded him at the Australian Open. The 10-time Australian Open champion went to extreme lengths this week to share photographs of a hamstring strain on his Instagram account after his unexpected withdrawal from the tournament raised concerns.