Novak Djokovic beat the Czech Jiri Lehecka in a minimum of sets and qualified for the quarterfinals at the Australian Open. At the end of the match, the Serbian refused to give the usual on-court interview, leaving the great champion Jim Courier in a ridiculous position. He, employed as a reporter by the tournament organizers from Antipozi, kept a few steps behind Nole, then shrugged his shoulders in confusion.
The Serbian did not want to answer questions and explained at the press conference why he resorted to this gesture, especially since the public had been with him throughout the game. The champion said that his decision was based on the fact that Jim Courier is employed at the Australian station Channel 9, where he is a colleague of Tony Jones. And the latter had, the other day, disrespectful behavior towards Djokovic and the Serbian fans present in Melbourne.
Insulted by a Channel 9 reporter
“The interview on the field at the end of the match is a common practice. The other day, a famous sports journalist working for Channel 9 was mocking Serbian fans and also made insulting comments and inappropriate to me.
Novak Djokovic did not want to talk after the victory at AO. Photo X/ Wolfy
He has not subsequently apologized for this behavior, nor has anyone else at Channel 9, so I have decided not to give them any more interviews. I have nothing against Jim Courier or the Australian public. It was a strange situation for me today on the field, I chose to address a few words to those in the stands, but it was not the place or the time to explain this situation. I leave the matter in the hands of Channel 9 to deal with as they see fit.”said Novak Djokovic.
For Nole, a 10-time winner at the Australian Open, there is a duel of big days in the quarters, with the favorite no. 3, Carlos Alcaraz, his great rival in recent years.
