On Sunday morning, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic shared a medical image of his injured left hamstring on a social media platform. This move came after he exited his Australian Open semifinal match with Alexander Zverev due to a muscle tear. The 37-year-old champion, who holds 24 Grand Slam titles, faced boos from spectators after quitting just one set into the game. He later explained in a news conference that he had been dealing with the injury since his quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcaraz. Despite trying to manage the pain, Djokovic found it too intense to continue playing. His opponent, Zverev, defended Djokovic during a post-match interview, reminding fans of the champion’s significant contributions to the sport over the past two decades.

Djokovic’s social media post was accompanied by a simple caption aimed at ‘sports injury experts, ’ but he provided no additional details about his diagnosis or recovery timeline. The injury became apparent late in his quarterfinal match, for which he had to wear a leg wrap. The sudden end to the semifinal left many fans disappointed, leading to some boos from the audience. Djokovic acknowledged the situation with a thumbs-up gesture before leaving the court.

Djokovic Shares His Injury Scan: A Look at His Hamstring

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