Djokovic boycotts Nine network over on-air mockery

The 24-time grand slam champion skipped the customary post-match chat with Jim Courier after his fourth-round win, instead addressing the crowd briefly before exiting to scattered boos. At a press conference, Djokovic criticised Nine’s silence on the issue, stating, "Since neither Jones nor Channel Nine apologised, I won’t engage with their coverage."

I’m sure TJ would never ever have said this about Fed or Nadal.

Very ugly hey @DjokerNole

Unprofessional @9NewsMelb pic.twitter.com/1rDob11pvX

— Valerie💐 (@AussieVal10) January 17, 2025

Jones drew backlash for mocking Djokovic and Serbian fans, calling him "overrated" and a "has-been" in a live segment. Djokovic clarified that his protest wasn't aimed at fans, despite some jeers during his match against Jiří Lehečka.

Djokovic also revealed he had discussed the matter with Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley.

"I wanted him to understand my stance and the reasons behind it," Djokovic said. "I told him, 'If you want to fine me for not doing the interview, that's fine. I’ll accept it because I believe this is something that needs to be addressed.'"

Mediaweek has reached out to Nine for comment.

Pictured: Novak Djokovic