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

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”

Novak Djokovic declined a post-match TV interview after winning in the fourth round of the Australian Open after an on-air personality from the local Australian broadcaster of the tournament made negative comments about him in front of Serbian fans.

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.

Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park.

An Australian TV presenter has publicly apologised to Novak Djokovic and Serbian tennis fans after the 10-time Australian Open champion boycotted his post-match interview on Sunday.

The Tennis Channel Live panel theorize that “data-driven” conversations are taking place between the former rivals, now coach/pupil ahead of a blockbuster match in Melbourne.

The presenter at the center of Novak Djokovic’s decision to boycott on-court interviews at the Australian Open has apologized to the 24-time Grand Slam champion, saying that he “overstepped the mark.” Channel 9 presenter Tony Jones was overlooking a group of Serbian fans while recording a dispatch from Melbourne Park Friday night.

Novak Djokovic could face a damaging slide in the ATP Rankings if he fails to lift the Australian Open title and a defeat in Melbourne could have a long-term impact. As Djokovic headed into his quarter-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz,

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Highlights of the 10th day of the Australian Open on Tuesday (times GMT): 0045 GAUFF, BADOSA GET QUARTER-FINAL ACTION UNDERWAY Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa got the quarter-final action underway on schedule on Rod Laver Arena with the blockbuster clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz scheduled for the night session on the main showcourt.