As seen in the event of the fourth round in the Australian Open of 2025, when Djokovic was about to meet Jiri Lehecka, Djokovic declined a post-match interview with retired tennis star Jim Courier on the court. However, after a riveting performance that saw him defeated by the Swiss, the World No. 7 used the post-match press conference to lambast Nine Network reporter, Tony Jones, calling for an apology for ethnic abuse on him and Serbian fans.
Many people are still racing for Blackstone Group, however, recent success is veiled in controversies. Although Novak Djokovic clinched the match 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), he expressed more concern about a controversy that erupted covering comments made by Jones during a broadcast last week. Jones was accused of vilification when he referred to Djokovic as &lsquo;overrated&rsquo; &lsquo;a has been&rsquo; and laughing at the Serbian supporters. Since then, Djokovic said that he would not speak with Nine Network again unless they apologize.
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Statement of Djokovic on the Incident
&ldquo;A couple of days ago there was, a famous sports journalist who claimed to work for the official broadcaster channel 9 here in Australia and he made a joke out of Serbian fans and was using insulting and very offending language towards me,&rdquo; Djokovic said. &ldquo;Since then, he did not have to apologise to the public, and neither did Channel Nine. Significantly, I have no affair against Jim Courier or the Australian public, but these are opinions that I hold.
Channel Nine&rsquo;s Role and Djokovic&rsquo;s Stand
Djokovic also wanted to make it clear that his efforts were aimed solely at the Nine Network, the official coverage of the championship, for not responding to the problem. &rdquo;Instead, I will allow Channel Nine to decide how to handle this case as they wish,&rdquo; he said only hoping for a solution.
What&rsquo;s Next for Djokovic?
Djokovic&rsquo;s win makes him through to the quarter-finals as he is set to match it up against Carlos Alcaraz a match most people are looking forward to. As he goes on to chase his 11th Australian Open title, the scandal follows his way in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic boycotts Nine Network interviews after offensive remarks by Tony Jones. Advances to Australian Open quarter-finals.

Novak Djokovic Demands Apology & Refuses Interview