After his win vs Jiri Lehecka, Novak Djokovic controversially refused a courtside interview with two-time Australian Open champion Jim Courier.

Novak Djokovic says he will continue to decline on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for ‘insulting’ remarks directed at him by an anchor on the tournament’s host broadcaster Channel Nine.

Novak Djokovic's boycott of a post-match interview due to comments made by a journalist is only the latest in a seemingly never-ending list of controversies

The 24-time Grand Slam champion opted out of a traditional on-court interview Sunday following his fourth-round win over Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open, citing “insulting and offensive comments” made toward him by a presenter for Channel 9, which broadcasts the tournament, days prior.

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.

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

Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz but refused to do a post-match interview because of a row with the host broadcaster.

The Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has snubbed customary on-court interview after his fourth round win against Jiri Lehecka of the men’s singles at the Australian Open 2025 on Sunday, January 19.