slot paraiso Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic Denies To Speak To Local TV Network Without An Apology
Novak Djokovic during his match in Australia Open 2025. Photo: X | Eurosport Novak Djokovic during his match in Australia Open 2025. Photo: X | Eurosport Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match 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. (Full Coverage | More Tennis News)
Djokovic said he wants 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 where a crowd of the player's supporters were chanting.
fruit maniaDjokovic, a 37-year-old from Serbia, did not name Jones, but said a "famous sports journalist who works for official broadcaster, Channel 9 ... made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments toward me.”
On the other hand, China have qualified for their maiden Asian Champions Trophy final. Their journey to the summit clash has been a rollercoaster ride. They started with a defeat to India but bounced back with a 4-2 win over Malaysia. The hosts then faced a 2-3 loss to South Korea and were also routed 5-1 by Pakistan in the pool stage.
Djokovic said he will continue to avoid speaking to the network.
A few words about what happened on court. pic.twitter.com/jRof2npiwH
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 19, 2025“I leave it to Channel 9 to handle this the way they think they see fit. That's all,” Djokovic said.
After beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets at Rod Laver Arena to reach the quarterfinals, Djokovic was expected to speak to former player Jim Courier on television. Instead, Djokovic held the microphone and told the crowd: “Thank you very much for being here tonight. I appreciate your presence and support. I'll see you next round. Thank you very much.”
Later, at his news conference, Djokovic began with a statement, telling reporters why he didn't do the interview and clarifying he was upset by Jones and the broadcaster, not Courier or the fans in the stadium.
He said that he also spoke to Craig Tiley, the CEO of Tennis Australia, about the issue.
“I just wanted to make sure that he knows where I stand and the reasons behind it,” Djokovic said.
“So I told him: If you guys want to fine me for not giving an on-court interviewslot paraiso, that's OK.' I'll accept that 'cause I feel like this is something that needs to be done. That's all there is to it.”