Jannik Sinner: ‘If Novak Djokovic retires from a match it means he has big issues, it was unfortunate to see’

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Ben Shelton of the U.S. in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday. (AP)

World No 1 Jannik Sinner said he didn’t the end of the first semifinal live but expressed his concern for Novak Djokovic as the Serbian star had to retire hurt against Alexander Zverev. Sinner prevailed against Ben Shelton in the second semifinal later in the day to set up a title clash against world No 2 Zverev.

“I was warming up. I didn’t see it live. I saw after how it happened,” Sinner said in the press conference. “It’s very unfortunate to see these kind of things, especially in semifinals of Grand Slams. But if Novak retires, it means that he has big issues. He has won here in the past with some physical problems, and he always tried to do his best. He has given so much until now in his career for this sport. It’s unfortunate to see. I wish him a speedy recovery.”

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