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

Novak Djokovic has apologised for boycotting his on-court interview with Jim Courier at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka. The Serbian star reached the quarter-finals in Melbourne to put him on track for his 11th title in Melbourne.

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.

Alexander Zverev made his place in the final of 2025 Australian Open after world No. 1 player Novak Djokovic quit his semi-final match due to an injury.The unexpected move by the 24-time Grand Slam champion on Friday,

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic refused to talk to the Australian Open's official network over remarks a journalist made about the Serbian during the tournament.

Novak Djokovic has addressed the controversy surrounding his decision to skip his post-match interview at the Australian Open following his commanding win over Jiri Lehecka.

Novak Djokovic said he will continue to skip post-match interviews at the Australian Open following comments from a broadcaster. On Sunday morning, Djokovic defeated Jiri Lehecka in a fourth-round matchup in Melbourne.