Novak Djokovic drops a bombshell about his future in tennis after he was left devastated by his shock Australian Open retirement: 'There's a chance I won't be back'
Novak Djokovic drops a bombshell about his future in tennis after he was left devastated by his shock Australian Open retirement: 'There's a chance I won't be back'
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Novak Djokovic says the pain - both physical and emotional - is too raw to make a decision on his future with Andy Murray as his coach, but suggested that he would be keen to continue the partnership. The 37-year-old went straight in for a hug with Murray after his incredible victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals. But that was achieved despite a muscle tear and he was forced to retire after losing the first set of his semi-final against Alexander Zverev.
![[Adding insult to injury, sections of the crowd booed the 37-year-old as he left the court]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/06/94465607-14320607-image-a-42_1737701713653.jpg)
Asked about when he and Murray go from here, Djokovic replied: 'We both were disappointed with what just happened, so we didn't talk about the future steps. We are so fresh off the court. 'I'll definitely have a chat with Andy and thank him for being here with me, give him my feedback which is, of course, positive, and see how he feels and we make the next step.
![[Djokovic said he will discuss his future with coach Andy Murray (pictured watching the semifinal) once they've both become a little less 'hotheaded']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/06/94465615-14320607-image-a-57_1737700703703.jpg)
'We are still hotheaded and disappointed, so it's kind of hard to switch the page and start talking about what the next steps are. I think we both need to cool off a little bit and then we'll have a chat.'. While a clearly devastated Djokovic admitted it was too early for him to tell how long it will take him to recover, he did sound hopeful of making a return to the tournament he has won a record 10 times.
![[Pictured: The moment the 24-time Grand Slam champion came to the umpire's chair to withdraw from the match]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/06/94465847-14320607-image-a-59_1737701033041.jpg)
Is this sad sight the last Australian Open fans will see of Novak Djokovic? The Serb icon was noncommittal about his future in the game in the wake of his shock exit on Friday - but did sound a hopeful note about returning. Adding insult to injury, sections of the crowd booed the 37-year-old as he left the court.
![[A clearly shattered Djokovic had no idea how long it will take him to recover from the injury - or whether he'll have to operate under a 'revised schedule' for the remainder of the year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/06/94465579-14320607-image-a-60_1737701081712.jpg)
