Novak Djokovic's Australian Open injury update draws 4-word worrying reaction from tennis insider

Tennis insider Jose Morgado expressed concern over Novak Djokovic's MRI scan of the injury he played with at the 2025 Australian Open. The Serb retired mid-match during his semifinal clash against Alexander Zverev.

Djokovic was enjoying a strong 2025 Australian Open campaign until he suffered his injury. He trounced Jaime Faria in the second round in what was his 430th career major main draw singles match. After defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, he faced Zverev but withdrew from the match after the first set due to a muscle tear.

While the Serb walked off the arena, Zverev set his sights on the final match-up against Jannik Sinner. Shortly after the heartbreak, Djokovic took to his X handle to share the MRI of his injury.

"Thought I’d leave this here for all the sports injury “experts” out there."

Morgado shared the post, expressing concern over the injury.

"This… doesn’t look great."

This came after the crowd booed the 24-time Grand Slam title winner when he retired during the semifinal clash.

Zverev, the World No. 2 who reached his third Grand Slam final, addressed the crowd after the match, expressing disappointment over the Serb receiving such treatment after 20 years in tennis.

"Don't boo when a player is injured. I know everyone paid for tickets and wants to see a five-set match but you have to understand Novak Djokovic is someone who has given absolutely everything to tennis."

He added:

"He has won this title with an abdominal tear, he has won this title with a hamstring tear. If he cannot continue this match, it means he really cannot continue."

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Novak Djokovic - "It’s always easier to judge and criticize than to understand"

Djokovic reacting to crowd booing after his mid-match exit from 2025 Australian Open - (Source: Getty)

Novak Djokovic, the most successful male player in Australian Open history, opined on the backlash he received on the court after retiring from his semifinal clash against Alexander Zverev, claiming that it is easier for people to judge him but not understand his condition.

"I don’t know what to say. People have come, they paid for the tickets expecting a great match and a big fight, which they didn’t get. From that perspective, I can understand. I am doing my best to understand them, but I am not sure whether they understand me or if they even want to understand me."

He added:

"To be honest, I haven’t seen these comments, so I can’t say more. What I can say is that it’s always easier to judge and criticize than to understand. It’s a lesson I’ve learned in life.”

The 38-year-old will hope to recover from his injury quickly and showcase his sublime quality on the tennis stage in the coming months.