A leading TV presenter apologised on air Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and Serbian fans at the Australian Open, with Elon Musk and prime minister Anthony Albanese among those wading into the row.

Novak Djokovic refuses Channel 9 interviews at the Australian Open after "insulting and offensive" comments about him and Serbian fans. Nick Kyrgios slams the behavior as "putrid," while Elon Musk defends Djokovic.

World's richest man Elon Musk has advised tennis legend Novak Djokovic to speak to the public directly after the Serbian star declined a post-match interview during the Australian Open 2025

Novak Djokovic had refused to give the post-match interview with the broadcasters after his Round of 16 victory over Jiri Lehecka in the Australian Open after accusing a presenter with the official broadcaster of making a “mockery of Serbian fans” and also for “insulting” him.

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued a full apology to Novak Djokovic which the Serbian star has acknowledged.

Some of the biggest names in tennis and the media like Piers Morgan and Kevin Pietersen have been weighing in since Djokovic’s decision to boycott the on-court interview

Novak Djokovic recently made headlines after skipping his post-match on-court interview at the Australian Open because of comments made by commentator Tony Jones.

Novak Djokovic subtly acknowledged Elon Musk’s support after an Australian journalist’s controversial comments. The Serbian tennis star remained composed amidst criticism, showing his resilience during the Australian Open 2025.

At the end of his match against Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 of the 2025 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic skipped the traditional interview with Jim Courier for Channel 9. The former world No.1 had some problems with the Australian crowd during the challenge against the Czech player, but that was not the reason for his strange choice.

Billionaire and the Australian prime minister wade into controversy over remarks from Channel 9’s anchorman towards the Serb