Australian Open: Djokovic publishes the MRI of his injury and jokes about the “experts”

Novak Djokovic, whistled after his retirement in the semi-final of the Australian Open, attacked “all experts in sports injuries” this Saturday, publishing on social networks the medical image of his tear in his neck. thigh.

The 37-year-old Serbian champion, winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, was forced to retire on Friday after losing the first set 7-6 (5) against world No. 2, the German Alexander Zverevwho will play the final on Sunday against the No. 1, the Italian Jannik Sinner.

Djokovicsuffering from a torn left thigh, threw in the towel and triggered boos and whistles from the audience. The former No. 1 and current 7th responded on Saturday on his X account by publishing the MRI he had in Melbourne and which revealed a large dark area on the inside of his thigh.

“Here’s to all the sports injury experts”écrit Djokovic in a message seen more than four million times four hours after its publication.

“I have done everything in my power to manage the muscle tear I am suffering from”explained the Serb on Friday, who was injured on Wednesday in the quarter-final during his victory against Carlos Alcaraz (3ᵉ).