Toni Nadal, uncle and former coach of Rafael Nadal, has raised doubts about the authenticity of Novak Djokovic’s injuries. Referring to past incidents, Toni remarked that ’there has been a growing suspicion’ surrounding Djokovic’s ability to recover from injuries and still deliver top performances.

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.

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.

Toni Nadal spoke to Spanish media outlet El Pais about Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the Australian Open semi-finals and the whistles that

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.

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.