Novak Djokovic’s Bold Stand at the Australian Open
In a surprising turn of events at the Australian Open, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic refused to participate in the customary post-match TV interview following his straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka. The 37-year-old Serbian tennis star made headlines not just for his on-court prowess but for his protest against derogatory comments made by Channel 9’s Tony Jones, who referred to Djokovic as “overrated” and a “has-been.”
Djokovic’s Reaction to Insulting Remarks
After the match, Djokovic expressed his outrage over the remarks, stating that they were insulting to both him and his fans. “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,” Djokovic commented. His decision to snub the interview was a clear message: he won’t tolerate disrespect.
A Stand for Respect
Instead of addressing the media, Djokovic chose to speak directly to the crowd, thanking them for their unwavering support.
