On this day 13 years ago, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal pushed the limits of our game to a new level! Two legends battled in the 2012 Australian Open final and produced a cracker, with the Serb prevailing 5-7,

Rafael Nadal's Uncle Toni has had plenty to say about Novak Djokovic over the years, recently questioning the Serb's injury at the Australian Open.

Toni Nadal, the uncle and former coach of tennis great Rafael Nadal, has cast more shade on Novak Djokovic’s dramatic exit from the Australian Open. Djokovic was controversially booed when he decided to pull out of his match with Alexander Zverev after losing a draining opening set in a tiebreak on Friday.

Toni Nadal, Rafael Nadal's uncle and once coach, questioned the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic's hamstring injury that led to his withdrawal from the Australian Open semi-final. He suggests Djokovic should have taken a medical time out before quitting and references Djokovic's history of playing through injuries with apparent normality despite showing pain.

Rafael Nadal 's uncle Toni has weighed in on the conspiracy theories surrounding Novak Djokovic 's injury problems at the Australian Open. The veteran Serb withdrew from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set, later explaining that he had torn a muscle in his leg.

Facing Sinner reminded Alexander Zverev of trying to solve the challenge presented by the 24-time major champion Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic was forced to retire hurt from the Australian Open semifinals - and the Serbian may not be back in action until the French Open.

Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle Toni Nadal has questioned the authenticity of Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s injuries following his shock exit from the Australian Open 2025.