Novak Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev on Friday and left the court to boos, with defending champion Jannik Sinner to face the German for the title.

Alexander Zverev said he felt ready to challenge for a long-awaited Grand Slam title at the Australian Open after being spared a heavy workout in the semi-finals due to Novak Djokovic's retirement.Second seed Zverev advanced to his third Grand Slam final,

Alexander Zverev is hoping it will be a case of third time lucky in a grand slam final on Sunday, saying six months of physical and mental work has made him a better player.