There is a lot of controversy around Novak Djokovic not doing an on-court interview after defeating Jiri Lehecka in the round of sixteen at the Australian Open. Unlike in normal circumstances, where he would be interviewed by Channel 9 presenter Jim Courier,

Novak Djokovic subtly acknowledged Elon Musk's support after an Australian journalist's controversial comments. The Serbian tennis star remained composed amidst criticism, showing his resilience during the Australian Open 2025.

At the end of his match against Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16 of the 2025 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic skipped the traditional interview with Jim Courier for Channel 9. The former world No.1 had some problems with the Australian crowd during the challenge against the Czech player, but that was not the reason for his strange choice.

Billionaire and the Australian prime minister wade into controversy over remarks from Channel 9’s anchorman towards the Serb

Jones had labelled Novak Djokovic a ... of the site’s owner Musk. “It’s way better just to talk to the public directly than go through the negativity filter of legacy media,” Musk posted in response, with Djokovic replying: “Indeed.”

The former world No. 1's media boycott has made global headlines, and everyone from Nick Kyrgios to the prime minister of Australia has a take.

Novak Djokovic recently made headlines after skipping his post-match on-court interview at the Australian Open because of comments made by commentator Tony Jones.

World's richest man Elon Musk has advised tennis legend Novak Djokovic to speak to the public directly after the Serbian star declined a post-match interview during the Australian Open 2025

World's richest billionaire Elon Musk has encouraged Novak Djokovic to communicate directly with the public rather than through media, following a disrespectful mockery directed at him during an interview at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic had refused to give the post-match interview with the broadcasters after his Round of 16 victory over Jiri Lehecka in the Australian Open after accusing a presenter with the official broadcaster of making a “mockery of Serbian fans” and also for “insulting” him.

The 37-year-old’s fitness had been in doubt ahead of his last-four clash with Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest ... An Australian TV presenter has publicly apologised to Novak Djokovic and Serbian tennis fans after the 10-time Australian Open champion boycotted his post ...