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Aus Open: Djokovic Reflects On Semifinal Retirement, Says ‘I Could Only Push So Far’
Novak Djokovic: Novak Djokovic's bid for the record 11th Australian Open took a major blow as the Serbian great retired with injury following a first set of the semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday. The 37-year-old took to social media to reflect on his retirement from the semi-final stating he ‘could only push so far’.
"Tried to recover for today’s match but I could only push so far. Nevertheless, positives to take out of this year’s Aus Open. Congratulations to @AlexZverev for making another GS final. I wish you to win the title because you deserve it, my friend," said Djokovic in a social media post.
After losing that first set in 81 minutes, Djokovic retired when Zverev was leading the match 7-6(5). Djokovic sent the ball into the net to give up the mini-break and lose the first set in a tiebreak. Immediately after he lost a 7-6(5) opening set, Djokovic shook the hand of the No. 2, sending the German through to the final.
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