In a surprise twist in middle of the game, Novak Djokovic withdrew from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev due to sudden injury. The 24-time Grand Slam champion suffered a setback in the middle of the game and announced retirement after losing the first set 7-6 (5). The comeback gave Zverev the win and he advanced to his first Grand Slam final.
Zverev, who is chasing his first major title in almost a decade, now has a chance to win his first Slam. It is a moment of great opportunity for the German, who has been consistent throughout his career but has often failed at the big stage.
The match was competitive, both players fought hard in the first set. However, Zverev’s hopes of reaching the final are now alive, it remains to be seen who he will face next. But it was a bittersweet moment for Djokovic, who had to withdraw from the match to avoid further damage to his injury.
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