Novak Djokovic casts doubt on Australian Open future minutes after beating Carlos Alcaraz

Djokovic’s Australian Open Future in Doubt After Quarter-Final Win

Novak Djokovic’s thrilling quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open has been overshadowed by concerns about his physical health and future participation in the tournament.

Injury Concerns

The 37-year-old Djokovic struggled physically early on, taking an off-court medical timeout and returning with his upper left thigh heavily strapped. Despite his bravery, Djokovic revealed that he considered retiring from the match due to the severity of his injury.

A Gutsy Performance

Djokovic’s determination and resilience were on full display as he stormed back to win 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4. However, his physical problems persisted throughout the match, with the Serbian star wincing in pain and taking two more painkillers during the fourth set.

Post-Match Revelations

In his post-match interview, Djokovic confessed that he was unsure if he would continue playing after losing the second set. “I didn’t know, to be honest, if I lost the second set I didn’t know if I would continue playing,” he said.

Uncertainty Surrounds Semi-Final Appearance

Djokovic’s participation in Friday’s semi-final is now in doubt. “Obviously when the medication starts to release, I’ll see what the reality is tomorrow morning. But right now I’ll just try to be in the moment and enjoy this victory,” he said, hinting that his appearance in the next round is far from certain.

A Waiting Game

Fans and pundits alike will be waiting with bated breath to see if Djokovic can recover in time for his semi-final match. Will the 10-time Australian Open champion be able to defy the odds and continue his quest for another title, or will his injury prove too severe to overcome? Only time will tell.