Toni Nadal, former coach and uncle of Rafael Nadal, provided insight into Novak Djokovic’s controversial reception at the Australian Open.

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, 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.

Rafa is on 1029, and Novak will pass him in seven and a half months. At 37 years and eight months, Djokovic is among the oldest players in the top-200. The Serb is motivated to extend his career and chase more notable titles in the upcoming years.

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

Novak Djokovic will likely receive a Rafael Nadal-like accolade at Melbourne Park, as Australian Open administrator Craig Tiley has given the go-ahead to immortalize the Serb in statue form.

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.

Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history with a stunning Australian Open victory, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final. The Italian world number one secured his third Grand Slam title,