Novak Djokovic has mentioned he’ll keep away from doing interviews on courtroom on the Australian Open till he receives an apology from the 9 Community, after reporter Tony Jones “mockery of Serbian followers”.
An irate Djokovic refused to do the customary on-court interview for the published, this time with two-time Australian Open winner Jim Courier, as an alternative delivering a curt assertion to the gang and strolling off the courtroom to scattered boos from the shocked crowd.
In his press convention, Djokovic mentioned his protest was in opposition to host broadcaster, 9 Community, after reporter Tony Jones “mockery of Serbian followers”.
Jones drew criticism final week for a reside broadcast the place he mentioned the 24-time grand slam champion was a “has been”.
“Welcome again to Melbourne Park, the place you possibly can see the Novak Djokovic followers, they’re in full voice. The chants are fairly extraordinary,” he mentioned.
Jones then circled and started singing to the gang, reside on air.
“Novak, he is overrated,” Jones sang.
“Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out.
“Boy, I am glad they cannot hear me. Anyway, let’s get onto the tennis.”
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