Moreover, Djokovic also boycotted an on-court interview after his fourth-round win as a protest against Aussie reporter Tony Jones. He also found himself amid a controversy after many tennis experts claimed that his injury during the quarterfinal match wasn't genuine.

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley wants to have a giant Novak Djokovic statue at Melbourne Park. The Serb had a forgetful campaign at the 2025 Australian Open, but not in terms of his performance.

Andy Murray has told tennis coaches that it's far harder playing the sport than watching on from the sidelines after working with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Djokovic made the semi-finals of the competition this winter but was forced to withdraw from his showdown with Alexander Zverev on Friday due to injury.