After his win vs Jiri Lehecka, Novak Djokovic controversially refused a courtside interview with two-time Australian Open champion Jim Courier.
The former world No. 1 posited that Djokovic’s dust-up with the broadcast network may fuel his fire as he continues his campaign for a 25th Grand Slam title and 11th in Melbourne.
Novak Djokovic has apologised for boycotting his on-court interview with Jim Courier at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka. The Serbian star reached the quarter-finals in Melbourne to put him on track for his 11th title in Melbourne.
Jim Courier doesn’t think Novak Djokovic will retire after the end of this season. The Serb, following his Australian Open exit, had said that he may not play at the Melbourne Slam next year if he struggles with fitness problems.
American player Ben Shelton has criticized some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers at the Australian Open after reaching the semifinals at the Grand Slam tennis tournament.
Novak Djokovic explained why he refused an on-court interview with Channel Nine, saying it was because of “insulting and offensive comments” made by a prominent member of the network, host broadcaster of the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic says he will continue to decline on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for ‘insulting’ remarks directed at him by an anchor on the tournament’s host broadcaster Channel Nine.
Speculation is growing about whether Andy Murray could return, after leading Novak Djokovic to the Australian Open semi-finals.
Alcaraz broke in the fifth game of the third set and held at 5-4 to move over the top. The Spaniard had to work harder against Nuno Borges. He beat the Portuguese 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 in just uncer three hours.
Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open for the second consecutive year, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.
After helping Novak Djokovic reach the semifinals at the 2025 Australian Open, Andy Murray could remain with the Serbian's coaching team, but only during tournaments that don't require a lot of travel,