Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is "fit, healthy and motivated" after retiring from his semi-final with injury.

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th grand slam title has been cut short at the Australian Open after he stunningly retired from his semifinal match due to a left leg injury.

Jannik Sinner (No. 1 ranking) will face Ben Shelton (No. 20) in the semifinals at the Australian Open on Thursday, January 23.Sinner enters the semifinals after winning in three sets, 6-3, 6-2,

It's men's semi-final day at the Australian Open and there has already been a dramamtic development. Alexander Zverev is into the final after Novak Djokovic retired hurt at the Rod Laver Arena, moments after the German had taken the first set 7-6.

Fans would be disappointed to not see Djokovic go for his record-extending 25th title this time but it will surely be a great spectacle of tennis this time as well.