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.

Novak Djokovic went to Melbourne on the hunt for Australian Open title number 11. The Serbian looked fine as he mustered up some big wins throughout his campaign Down Under.

Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Australian Open with injury - tennis fans might have a lengthy wait before they see him again.

The landscape of tennis was dominated by three players for nearly two decades, namely Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic hit out at those who questioned the severity of the injury which forced him to pull out of the Australian Open, taking to social media to share a photo of his MRI scan

Jannik Sinner of Italy holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup aloft after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia,

"There has been a growing suspicion around Novak, due to his expressions or histrionics, casting doubt on the authenticity of his injuries."

Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, has questioned the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic's thigh injury that forced him to retire during his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic simply cannot shake the conspiracy allegations that surrounded him at the Australian Open. The 10-time Australian Open champion went to extreme lengths this week to share photographs of a hamstring strain on his Instagram account after his unexpected withdrawal from the tournament raised concerns.

Novak Djokovic’s remarkable story at the Australian Open may have had the most unfortunate conclusion as he limped out of the tournament in his semi-final against Alexander Zverev last week – but his legacy looks set to be secured for eternity.