Tennis legend Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the controversy and allegations surrounding the recently concluded 2025 Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam winner went to extreme lengths this week to showcase the hamstring strain on his social media account after his shocking retirement from the showpiece event, which has raised the big concerns.
Notably, the Serbian ace retired from his semifinal game against Alexander Zverev after losing the opening set in 84 minutes and later was booed badly by the fans as he went off the Rod Laver Arena. The star player headed to Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park with strapping on the upper half of his leg, having sustained the injuries during his quarter-final game against Carlos Alcaraz. When he was looking near his best, it came as a big surprise when Novak Djokovic retired after the first set tiebreak in the game.
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Rafael Nadal's coach Toni Nadal penned an explosive blog
In the same vein, Rafael Nadal's 20-year-old head coach, Toni Nadal, has penned an explosive blog in which he showcased his support for the 10-time Australian Open winner, who overstated the extent of his injuries after his semi-final exit from the first Grand Slam of the year. The coach further said that booing Djokovic was extremely wrong and inappropriate, but he understood why fans were upset.
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"On this occasion, suspicions began to arise in his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz. After losing the first set and with obvious signs of pain, the Serbian made it clear to his opponent and the public in general that he would hardly be able to continue his match. But the reality was that, not only did he face the rest of the match with total normality, he even ended up winning it," Toni Nadal wrote.
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'Obvious signs of pain' - Rafael Nadal's coach Toni comments on Novak Djokovic's injury following Australian Open exit
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the controversy and allegations surrounding the recently concluded 2025 Australian Open. Read here to know more:
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Tennis legend Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the controversy and allegations surrounding the recently concluded 2025 Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam winner went to extreme lengths this week to showcase the hamstring strain on his social media account after his shocking retirement from the showpiece event, which has raised the big concerns.
Notably, the Serbian ace retired from his semifinal game against Alexander Zverev after losing the opening set in 84 minutes and later was booed badly by the fans as he went off the Rod Laver Arena. The star player headed to Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park with strapping on the upper half of his leg, having sustained the injuries during his quarter-final game against Carlos Alcaraz. When he was looking near his best, it came as a big surprise when Novak Djokovic retired after the first set tiebreak in the game.
Also Read:WATCH: Jannik Sinner consoles Alexander Zverev's girlfriend in emotional moment post-Australian Open win
Rafael Nadal's coach Toni Nadal penned an explosive blog
In the same vein, Rafael Nadal's 20-year-old head coach, Toni Nadal, has penned an explosive blog in which he showcased his support for the 10-time Australian Open winner, who overstated the extent of his injuries after his semi-final exit from the first Grand Slam of the year. The coach further said that booing Djokovic was extremely wrong and inappropriate, but he understood why fans were upset.
Also Read: Novak Djokovic set to receive statue at Melbourne Park, honoring his historic 10 Australian Open titles
"On this occasion, suspicions began to arise in his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz. After losing the first set and with obvious signs of pain, the Serbian made it clear to his opponent and the public in general that he would hardly be able to continue his match. But the reality was that, not only did he face the rest of the match with total normality, he even ended up winning it," Toni Nadal wrote.
Also Read: WATCH: Outrage erupts as Aryna Sabalenka mimics urinating on Australian Open's runner-up trophy