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Australian Broadcaster Issues Apology to Tennis Star Novak Djokovic

Djokovic was upset at comments the broadcaster made on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Australian Open 2025: TV host issues on-air apology to Novak Djokovic over 'insulting' comments

NEW DELHI: A prominent TV host apologized live to Novak Djokovic for making fun of the 24-time Grand Slam champion and his Serbian supporters, claiming it was only lighthearted banter at the Australian Open.

The Times of India

TV Host Issues On-air Apology To Djokovic Over 'Insulting' Comments

A leading TV presenter apologised on-air Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and his Serbian fans at the Australian Open, saying it was meant to be banter.

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Alcaraz and Djokovic ready for high-stakes Open duel

Tennis titans Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their grand rivalry in a high-stakes Australian Open quarter-final at Melbourne Park.

AAP

Spin has transformed modern-day tennis. Here’s the physics behind it

Watch any match at this year’s Australian Open and you’ll see balls curving in the air or bouncing higher or lower than expected. Players such as Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are particularly masterful at the art.

The Conversation

Channel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic over ‘banter’ that led to coverage boycott

The Serbian tennis star had refused to speak with Nine’s presenters after Jones’ comments about Serbian fans at the Australian Open

The Guardian - AU

Novak Djokovic Protests TV Interview After On-Air Insults

Novak Djokovic's boycott of post-match TV interviews at the Australian Open sparks debate over media, sports, and individual expression.

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The Guardian - AU

2025 Australian Open Midterm Grades: Defending Champs and Next Generation Earn Top Marks

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner continue to impress, while a band of young talent announces themselves Down Under.

Sports Illustrated

Novak Djokovic won't speak to the Australian Open's local TV network without an apology

Novak Djokovic has declined to do a customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country, Channel 9

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic Skips On-Court Interview After Australian Broadcaster's Negative Comments

Djokovic is waiting for an apology before continuing his post-match interviews.

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic boycotts on-court interviews at Australian Open over Channel Nine reporter

Novak Djokovic will boycott on-court interviews and media appearances with Channel Nine until he receives an apology

The Guardian - UK

'Made mockery of Serbian fans, insulted me': Novak Djokovic snubs on-court interview. Watch

NEW DELHI: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday refused to participate in the customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka in straight sets.

The Times of India

Channel Nine presenter apologises for Djokovic sledge

Newsreader Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after the 10-time Australian Open champ refused to be interviewed by Channel Nine over a sledge.

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The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic refuses post-match interview after Australian broadcaster row

The Serbian was unhappy with the actions of a Channel 9 presenter who he accused of insulting him.

The Times of India

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic downs Jiri Lehecka to set up blockbuster quarter-final with Carlos Alcaraz

NEW DELHI: 10-time champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday set up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz after beating Czech Jiri Lehecka.

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic explains why he boycotted Australian Open post-match interview

Djokovic eased into the quarter-finals after a straight-sets win over Jiri Lehecka but the Serbian then refused to take part in the traditional on-court interview

AAP

Djokovic and Alcaraz to meet in clash of the titans

Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic has set up a blockbuster quarter-final against world No.3 Carlos Alcaraz and also demanded an apology from Channel Nine.

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The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz sends touching message to Jack Draper after injury troubles return

Alcaraz reached out to the British number one, who has struggled with injury in recent years

International Business Times

Sabalenka, Gauff On Melbourne Collision Course After Reaching Quarters

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can later set up a blockbuster clash.

The Independent UK

Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic responds to apology over ‘offensive’ comments ahead of Carlos Alcaraz clash

Djokovic will play Alcaraz on Tuesday but a dispute with an Australian broadcaster has caught the headlines

The Guardian - AU

Alex de Minaur brings new weapons to Australian Open as stakes rise

Alex Michelsen awaits in the last 16 as home favourite looks to end run of defeats at this stage in Melbourne

AAP

Djokovic versus Alcaraz Open blockbuster looms large

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are a win away each from setting up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final at Melbourne Park.

Al Jazeera

Djokovic ‘big fan’ of Collins’s Melbourne crowd response; Alcaraz advances

Novak Djokovic, who is on course to face Carlos Alcaraz, backs Danielle Collins’s kisses to hostile spectators.

The Guardian - UK

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