US Open 2025: Novak Djokovic makes the tennis World silent, find how?
Xtra Time Web Desk: Ahead of the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic shared his MRI results to clear all doubts in relating to his injury, showing he's still fighting for respect in a tough field.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion silenced all those who doubted whether his body had truly let him down during the season's first Grand Slam tournament or not. Some found hard to believe that an 'injured' Djokovic could still bounce back playing at such a high level.
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Djokovic had to withdraw from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev after losing a tight first set due to injury. The Melbourne crowd booed him hence Zverev himself had to step in and call out the unfair treatment.
He stated, "He has won this tournament with an abdominal tear, won this tournament with a hamstring injury. So if he cannot continue a tennis match, it really means he cannot continue a tennis match."
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Djokovic still stands as the greatest men's singles player the sport has ever seen. And yet, he doesn't command the same universal respect that Federer and Nadal enjoyed. His relationship with the crowd, the media, and even former players has always been an one-a love-hate affair.
