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Novak Djokovic to receive Channel 9 apology by February 28, 2025?
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Novak Djokovic•Australian Open•Jim Courier•Jiri Lehecka•Djokovic•Tony Jones•Jones•Serbian•Australian
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Novak Djokovic Refuses Interview After Straight-Sets Win, Seeks Apology from Channel 9's Tony Jones
Jan 19, 2025, 01:02 PM
Novak Djokovic, the world No.7 and ten-time Australian Open champion, declined to participate in the customary on-court interview with Jim Courier after his straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round on January 19, 2025. Djokovic cited offensive comments made by Tony Jones, a journalist from Channel 9, the tournament's official broadcaster. He alleged that Jones mocked Serbian fans and made insulting remarks about him, and he is seeking an apology from both the journalist and the network. As he left the court, some spectators booed. In his post-match press conference, Djokovic emphasized, "I have nothing against the Australian public" but felt disrespected by the comments.
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