By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Sunday, January 19, 2025
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Talk is cheap, but major mockery cost Channel 9 an on-court interview with Novak Djokovic.
Ten-time Australian Open champion Djokovic declined the customary on-court interview with Hall of Famer Jim Courier after his 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) AO fourth-round win over Jiri Lehecka.
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“Thank you for being here tonight. Thank you for the presence and support. See you in the next round,” Djokovic told Rod Laver Arena fans before handing the microphone back to Courier and walking away to sign some autographs before departing the court.
In his post-match presser afterward, the 37-year-old Serbian superstar said he blew off the on-court interview in protest of Channel 9 host Tony Jones mocking Serbian fans and insulting Djokovic himself as a “failure” and “overrated.”
Jones’ comments were televised by host…
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