Novak Djokovic ruled out for months with hamstring injury, aims for French Open return

Novak Djokovic is facing a potentially lengthy recovery from a torn hamstring, which could sideline him for up to two months following his retirement during the semi-finals of the 2025 Australian Open. The injury, described as a deep tear, initially occurred during his quarter-final match against Carlos Alcaraz, where he managed to win despite visible pain. Djokovic withdrew from the semi-final match against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set, leading to boos from the crowd and skepticism from some experts about the severity of his injury. ESPN's Chris Fowler confirmed that such injuries typically require significant recovery time, suggesting Djokovic may miss the upcoming ATP 1000 Masters events but could aim to return for the French Open in May. Amidst speculation about his future, including potential retirement, Djokovic has expressed his focus on continuing to compete at a high level. Following the controversy, he shared an MRI scan of his injury to counter claims that he faked it.