Billionaire and the Australian prime minister wade into controversy over remarks from Channel 9’s anchorman towards the Serb
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.
The former world No. 1's media boycott has made global headlines, and everyone from Nick Kyrgios to the prime minister of Australia has a take.
Former world No 1 Novak Djokovic's media boycott has made global headlines, and everyone from Nick Kyrgios to Elon Musk has weighed in.
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
World's richest billionaire Elon Musk has encouraged Novak Djokovic to communicate directly with the public rather than through media, following a disrespectful mockery directed at him during an interview at the Australian Open.
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.
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
Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued a full apology to Novak Djokovic which the Serbian star has acknowledged.
Djokovic’s four-set victory over his young rival sets up a semifinal with second-seeded Alexander Zverev and keeps alive his hope of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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.