“All about click-bait” – Novak Djokovic’s ex-coach Boris Becker slams misleading reports about his stance on Serb’s Australian Open injury

Novak Djokovic’s former coach, Boris Becker, has spoken out to clarify his stance on Djokovic’s injury during the 2025 Australian Open after reports suggested Becker had questioned its legitimacy. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was forced to retire during his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev due to a left hamstring tear, a setback that had already troubled him during his quarterfinal against Carlos Alcaraz. Despite the injury, Djokovic fought through to win that quarterfinal, raising questions about his condition leading into the semifinal.

Becker, a tennis legend and Djokovic’s coach from 2013 to 2016, had earlier commented on the situation but emphasized that his remarks were misunderstood or mistranslated. In a recent post on social media platform X, Becker clarified that he never doubted the seriousness of Djokovic’s injury and criticized media outlets for using clickbait to misrepresent his comments. Becker reiterated his deep respect for Djokovic, referring to him as “family since 2013.”

During the Australian Open, Becker commended Djokovic’s ability to handle such injuries and advised Alexander Zverev to stay focused on his own game rather than be affected by Djokovic’s situation. Despite Djokovic’s injury concerns, Becker highlighted that Djokovic has unparalleled experience and resilience, having played and won more Grand Slam matches than anyone else.

Djokovic, who hasn’t won a tour-level title since his 2024 Paris Olympic triumph (which did not count as an ATP title), is still aiming for his 25th Grand Slam victory. His last tour title came at the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals, and although his 2024 season was successful with several deep runs, including reaching the Wimbledon and Shanghai Masters finals, he is still seeking his next major win.