Novak Djokovic retired in the Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev. Novak experienced a hamstring injury against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-final. The veteran endured that task but could not recover for the next duel.

Jannik Sinner of Italy holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup aloft after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia,

Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history with a stunning Australian Open victory, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final. The Italian world number one secured his third Grand Slam title,

Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the conspiracy allegations that surrounded him at the Australian Open. The 10-time Australian Open champion went to extreme lengths this week to share photographs of a hamstring strain on his Instagram account after his unexpected withdrawal from the tournament raised concerns.

Novak Djokovic’s remarkable story at the Australian Open may have had the most unfortunate conclusion as he limped out of the tournament in his semi-final against Alexander Zverev last week – but his legacy looks set to be secured for eternity.