Novak Djokovic posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media early Sunday, more than 24 hours after being booed at the Australian Open when he quit playing one set into his semifinal.
And just as Djokovic had a couple of hurdles by the names of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to deal with, Sinner is not alone among the newest generation of tennis stars. His top rival at this point is Carlos Alcaraz, who has four Slam victories at age 21 — and won all three matches he played against Sinner in 2024.
This week, the Australian Open came to a close in Melbourne. Madison Keys claimed the women’s singles title with a win over Aryna Sabalenka, while Jannik Sinner lifted the men’s singles trophy after defeating Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic is only interested in tennis' biggest prizes. He still has the game to win them, but at age 37 his body is letting him down
Alexander Zverev said that Jannik Sinner is as good as Novak Djokovic at his peak and on "a different universe" after the German was well beaten in Sunday's Australian Open final.
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley challenges his team to change the Melbourne Park site 50 per cent, if not more, every year. Here’s what he’s got in mind for the future of the precinct
Carlos Alcaraz will have to wait for another year to chase a Career Grand Slam in Melbourne. The 21-year-old suffered the Australian Open quarter-final loss to Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena. Thus, the Spaniard ended his campaign Down Under in the last eight for the second straight year.
Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday.
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to a giant statue of Novak Djokovic being built at Melbourne Park. The veteran Serb was denied another Grand Slam title at this year's tournament, having been forced to withdraw from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev with a torn muscle.
Novak Djokovic could miss a "couple months" with a torn hamstring and potentially return in time for the French Open in May, according to a report from ESPN’s Chris
Novak Djokovic is 37 and was forced to stop playing because of an injury at two of the past four Grand Slam tournaments.