Alexander Zverev defended Novak Djokovic for pulling out of their Australian Open semifinal with injury Friday, after the 24-time Grand Slam champion was booed by some spectators as he left court.

Zverev defends injured Djokovic after Australian Open boos

The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys in an Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday that promises to be a thunderous slugfest.

Sabalenka, Keys promise thunderous slugfest in Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic said on Friday there was a chance he may have played his last Australian Open after retiring with a muscle tear in the semifinals to leave his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown in tatters.

Djokovic retires hurt to send Zverev into Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic would not commit to working with Andy Murray again as his coach after the Serb retired from the Australian Open semifinals on Friday with injury.

Djokovic unsure if Murray partnership will go on after Melbourne exit

Australians Olivia Gadecki and John Peers battled back from a set down to defeat compatriots Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith 3-6 6-4 10-6 in the mixed doubles final at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Gadecki and Peers win Australian Open mixed doubles title

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

PREVIEW: Keys stands between Sabalenka and third straight Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic throws his ailing 37-year-old body into an Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday while defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Ben Shelton.

Djokovic faces Zverev semi-final test in pursuit of 25th Slam title

Five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek's hopes of reaching a first Australian Open final were dashed by American Madison Keys on Thursday but the Pole said she was still young and would come back stronger next year.

'I'm still young': Swiatek stays upbeat despite Australian Open exit

Highlights from the Women's quarterfinal match between Barbora Krejcikova and Aryna Sabalenka on Day 10 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

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Highlights from Men's Semi-final 1 of the Australian Open match between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev which took place at Melbourne Park, Melbourne.

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Post-match interview with Alexander Zverev, urging fans to stop booing injured players and to show love towards Djokovic.

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