Tiley Confident in Djokovic’s Return to Australian Open After Injury Setback
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Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has expressed optimism about Novak Djokovic’s return to the Grand Slam next year, despite the Serbian legend's latest campaign ending in heartbreak.
Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, retired from his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev on Friday after losing the opening set. The 37-year-old cited a hamstring injury sustained during his quarter-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz as the reason for his withdrawal.
The 10-time Australian Open champion faced a mixed reception, with parts of the crowd jeering as he exited Melbourne Park. However, Tiley remained supportive of Djokovic, who has been a dominant figure in the tournament’s history.
“Novak has been an incredible ambassador for the Australian Open. I’m confident we’ll see him back next year, fighting for more titles,” Tiley told reporters.
Djokovic’s retirement marked a disappointing end to a campaign filled with anticipation as he sought to further cement his legacy in the sport.
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