Dialogue Elon Musk - Novak Djokovic, after the Serbian protested, refusing to speak in the post-match interview

Dialogue Elon Musk – Novak Djokovic, after the Serbian protested, refusing to speak in the post-match interview

Novak Djokovic has qualified for the quarters at the Australian Open and is preparing for the blockbuster with rival Carlos Alcaraz. at the end of the match with the Czech Lehecka, the Serbian surprised, after he did not want to answer the questions of the former champion Jim Courier, on the grounds that he is a colleague at Channel 9 with a commentator who offended him.

Novak Djokovic protested at the Australian Open. Photo EPA EFE

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, reacted after this incident, defending the Serbian player. “It’s much better to speak directly to the public than to go through the negativity filter of traditional media”wrote Donald Trup’s right-hand man on the platform X, which he owns. The Serb’s reaction came immediately, being summed up in a single word: “really”.

The journalist who made it “expired” apologized

Meanwhile, the journalist who annoyed Novak Djokovic also shed light on this case. In a show that aired a few days ago, Tony Jones made several ironic and mocking remarks about Nole and his fans. The commentator was heard saying: “Back to Melbourne Park where the Novak Djokovic fans are in full form. Their chants are absolutely amazing. Novak, he’s overrated! Novak is a thing of the past! Novak, kick him out! I’m glad I can’t be heard”Jones said sarcastically.

Next up is the big match with Carlos Alcaraz

Now Tony Jones has explained his reaction, calling it all a joke. “Unfortunately, my ‘humor’ last night was misinterpreted as an attack on Novak. It certainly wasn’t the case. I use to joke with Serbian fans throughout the tournament, and this – or so I thought – it was just a continuation of those jokes”said the commentator for Sport Klub.

In the quarter-finals, the Serbian will play against the Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz (3 ATP), who benefited from the abandonment of the British Jack Draper (18 ATP, cs 15), when he was leading him 7-5, 6-1. The score of the direct matches between the two rivals is 4-4, but the Iberian wants revenge after being defeated by Djokovic in the final of the Olympic Games in Paris.

Adrian Stoica

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