Novak Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Australian Open final
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Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said he didn’t know if this would be his last appearance at Melbourne Park after he retired from his semi-final due to a groin injury just one set into Friday’s eagerly awaited contest against Alexander Zverev.
The 37-year-old was booed off the court by some sections of the Rod Laver Arena audience in behaviour widely condemned by current and ex-players.
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Injured Novak Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final
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