An injured Novak Djokovich stops against Alexander Javerev in the semifinals of the Australian Open

Melbourne, Australia (AP) – an injured Novak Djokovich resigned due to his left foot muscle after dropping his first set Australian Open Alexander Javerev in the semifinals on Friday.

Djokovich lost the opener 4-5 (5) in the tiebreaker and at the same time walked around the net to lose the match near Javerev. As the Jokovich moved to the locker room, the fans were excited and he reacted with two thumbs-ups.

Referring to his foot pain during the quarter -finals against Carlos Alkaraj on Tuesday night, Djokovic said at his press conference, “It was getting worse.” “I knew, even if I won the first set, it was about to be a huge uphill fight for me.”

Zokovich was bid for the 11th Championship Australian Open And the record 25th Grand Slam title is overall. He was withdrawn from last year’s French Open before the quarterfinals after the meniscus was torn on the right knee.

The only set of Zokovich vs. Javerev lasted 1 hour, 20 minutes and it had 19 points that lasted nine or more strokes. The first four games lasted 31 minutes alone.

It was very painful – and even would not have dealt with anyone’s body. But Djokovich taped in his left thighs, it was a reminder that he ended the competition against Alkaraj after he hit himself late in the first set.

On Friday, Djokovich said, “I have not been able to hit the ball until today’s match after the match. “I did everything I could have done to handle the muscles that I had tied to me. Drugs and I guess (tape) and physio work today have helped somewhat. But at the end of that first set, I started to feel even more pain and it was very much to manage me. Unfortunately ended, but I tried. “

37 -year -old Djokovich was asked whether it could be its last presence in Melbourne Park.

“There is a chance. Who knows? “Djokovich said.” I just have to see how the season goes. I want to continue. “

Pickle 2 reached his first title at Melbourne Park and will face the winner in the second semifinal on Friday. Public sinner Italy, Defending Champion, and No.21 Ben Shelton US

Javerev runner -up twice in other big tournaments.

Sunday men’s final. In Saturday’s Women’s Final, Belarus Number 1 Arena Sabalanka will try to be the first woman after 1999, winning three consecutive Australian Open titles when she will face Madison Key in the United States.