Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary postmatch TV interview at the Australian Open after his win Sunday night to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country.
There are three matches on January 20 in the Australian Open round of 16 and quarterfinals, the best being No. 7-ranked Novak Djokovic versus No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. The tennis action in Melbourne,
Novak Djokovic charged into the Australian Open quarter-finals and booked a mouth-watering encounter with Carlos Alcaraz before the Serb shifted the focus by snubbing the Grand Slam's official broadcaster and slamming them for mocking him and his fans.
Novak Djokovic says he will not conduct on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for “disrespect” from an Australian television presenter. Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday,
Novak Djokovic has put himself at loggerheads with the Australian Open’s host broadcaster by refusing to give any more on-court interviews until he receives an apology from anchorman Tony Jones.
The men’s singles draw is highlighted by the third seed Alcaraz and seventh seed Djokovic in a blockbuster matchup. They met last year in the Wimbledon final (won by Alcaraz) and Olympic final (won by Djokovic).
Djokovic eased into the quarter-finals after a straight-sets win over Jiri Lehecka but the Serbian then refused to take part in the traditional on-court interview
Follow live text and radio commentary featuring Jack Draper against Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open fourth round.
Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) win and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic chose to skip his on-court post-match interview after his Sunday third round win over Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open, later explaining that it was because of comments made by Australian broadcaster Channel 9's Tony Jones.
Jiri Lehecka (No. 29 in the world) takes on Novak Djokovic (No. 7) in the Round of 16 at the Australian Open.Djokovic secured a three-set win over Tomas Machac (6-1, 6-4, 6-4) in the