In the fourth round of Australia expanded 2025, Novak Djokovic defeated Jiri Lehecka to win tickets to the quarterfinals. However, after the match ended, the Serbian player suddenly refused to interview on the field and apologized to the audience. It is known that this is the 'mandatory' activity of players in the tournament.
Later, Djokovic posted a video explaining his actions. Specifically, host Tony Jones of Channel Nine (Australia) had previously taken vulgar action right on television when insulting Nole as well as Serbian fans. The owner of 24 Grand Slam confirmed, I will not give an interview after the match until Tony Jones and the Channel Nine publicly apologize to him.
The fans quickly found a controversial video. Accordingly, Tony Jones sang a few sentences to tease the Serbia fans who are cheering for Djokovic in Australia to expand such as: “Novak is overrated, Novak's a has -been, Novak Kick Him Out” (Djokovic has been overestimated compared to real capacity, Djokovic has expired, Djokovic has been expanded from Australia.
Recognizing the seriousness of the incident, Tony Jones recently apologized Djokovic. Appearing on a television program, this MC said:
“I consider them to be funny jokes, true to the nature of the work I am doing. However, I then realized that Djokovic was not satisfied with those comments.
I immediately contacted Djokovic's team and apologized to them. And when I stand here now, I still want to apologize to Novak. ”
Australia's Nine Network also issued a statement on Monday and apologized to Djokovic.
