Djokovic, who was fighting with an injury, hurriedly shook hands with Zverev after only playing one set, and then announced his retirement. However, what awaited him was not the blessings and shouts of the audience, but boos.

"As one of the last remaining members of the Big Four, as the 'GOAT' of the sport, Djokovic does not get the respect he deserves." It's something we repeatedly lamented after the game. If he gets injured in a game, it's a fraud, and if he retires due to injury in a game, it's even more heinous, and it's not just McEnroe, it's a lot of "McEnroe" who think so, because in their hearts, Djokovic only deserves to be called a "tennis villain".

This year's Australian Open has been dark clouds over Djokovic from the start, why do you say that? Since before the Australian Open, Djokovic broke out that he was imprisoned for vaccine issues and food was poisoned, and Australians' malice towards Djokovic should have been piling up. Therefore, after the start of the Australian Open, the host of Australian Ninth TV publicly insulted Djokovic and the provocation of the audience in the match with Lehecka, and then was questioned about "fraud" in the match with Alcaraz, Djokovic's series of encounters should not be unusual. And he has always been "enduring", enduring this prejudice against himself and his historical status all along!

Why is Djokovic being treated like this? Why did he have to be on an equal footing with Court, who was not even a professional player at the time, even though he had won an unprecedented 24 Grand Slam titles? Why is it that even if the other big three retire, especially Federer and Nadal, Djokovic still can't replace them in the hearts of many people? Why is it that even as Djokovic continues to speak up for the sport, advocate for lower-ranked players, and support young players, people can still turn a blind eye?

"He's not a bad guy, he deserves all the applause, he didn't cheat, and his results deserve to be looked up to by everyone!" A netizen said.

After exiting the Australian Open semifinals due to injury, Djokovic posted a farewell message to Melbourne yesterday. In his post, he wrote, "I tried to get back into my form in today's game, but I can only hold on to it so far. Still, there was a positive side to this year's Australian Open, and I would like to thank the Australian Tennis Association for welcoming my team, my family and myself in the same wonderful way as ever. Finally, he congratulated his good brother Zverev on reaching the Grand Slam final again, saying, "I wish you the championship, because you deserve it, my friend!" ”

For the ten-time Australian Open champion, although he has tried hard to make this year's parting as "decent" as possible, for him, this year's Australian Open journey is full of "embarrassment", just like yesterday's press conference, even Djokovic did not confirm whether he will return to the Australian Open next year, although it is chilling, but perhaps many people do not welcome him.

"I don't know. There is a chance. Who knows? I'll just have to see how the season goes. I want to move on. But if I'll have a revised schedule next year, I'm not sure. I usually like to come to Australia and play. I've had the biggest success of my career here. So if I'm healthy and motivated, I can't find a reason not to come. But there will always be a chance. Djokovic said in response to his return to the Australian Open next year.

Perhaps, maybe the controversy about him will never stop, and maybe many people will not want to admit his greatness for the rest of their lives, but it is good, all this will definitely make Djokovic more motivated to persevere, so as to win his 25th Grand Slam title! But we should really be grateful to Djokovic, and perhaps you should ask yourself: if there is no Djokovic and no Deka duel at this year's Australian Open, how many matches will be really good at this year's Australian Open?(Source: Tennis Home Author: Lu Xiaotian)