#头条深一度#An angry Novak Djokovic has demanded an apology, and now he has been answered.
Novak Djokovic's confrontation with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Channel 9 became a hot topic at this year's Australian Open. Now, the 10-time Australian Open champion has won again in this latest dispute.
Djokovic's first Grand Slam tournament in 2025 has been targeted by impudent fans, which may have something to do with itThe host of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Channel 9, Tony. JonesNo, it doesn't matter.
Djokovic hit back at his detractors with a victory, using the taunts of the ignorant as motivation to motivate him on the pitch.
Djokovic defeated Czech Leheka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) to advance to the quarterfinals in straight sets. It also confirms that he is still a serious contender for the title of this year's Australian Open.
However, after the game, he refused to be interviewed at the venue and demanded an apology from the organizer, broadcaster Channel Nine. This caused an uproar.
Djokovic turned down the opportunity to speak with Jim Correll on the pitch, after which he explained that the decision was made becauseChannel 9 host Tony Jones mocked a group of Serbian fans cheering for him during the live broadcast, and Jones said in the tone of a fan at the time: "Novak is overrated, Novak is already out of breath, kick Novak out." ”
Djokovic responded to the matter on social media, explaining his position.
"I didn't give the usual post-match interviews and I wanted to explain the situation to everyone.
"The reason I refused to interview me was that a few days ago, a well-known Australian sports journalist, who worked for Channel Nine, the main broadcaster of the Australian Open, mocked Serbian fans and made insulting and offensive remarks about me.
"So I was hoping that he would apologize publicly, but he hasn't done it yet, and neither has Channel Nine, and that's the only reason I didn't give interviews.
"It was certainly not a good experience for me and it was quite awkward on the pitch. Jim Correll walked out, I have a lot of respect for him, and I've always enjoyed talking to Jim.
"I know a lot of people want to hear me, so I apologize to everyone in the stadium and in front of the TV for not being able to hear me.
"That's the main reason, I have to stick to my decision until things change. I'll leave that to Channel Nine and hopefully things will change before the next game. ”
It took some time for Jones from Channel Nine to respond, issuing a statement admitting that he had made a mistake.
"I thought it was humor, which fits the style of most of the things I usually do," Jones said, "and having said that, Tennis Australia informed me on Saturday morning through Djokovic's team that Djokovic's team was very unhappy with those comments.
"So I immediately contacted the Djokovic team and apologized to them. As I stand here and say, I insist on Novak's apology.
"They (Serbian fans) came here with flags and brought so much colour and passion and there was some joking at the time, so I thought what I was doing was a continuation of that banter.
"Obviously, that's not how people understand it. So I do feel like I've let the Serbian fans down. ”
The apology should satisfy Djokovic. He was not a hard man. He won the standoff for the time being.
Tony. JonesThe first half of the response seems to apologize, and the second half is a defense of the ignorance of his own low-level behavior. As a media person, don't you speak through your brain? As a live host for such a grand sporting event, he is spreading his unfriendliness, disrespect, and even hostility towards Djokovic and Serbian fans to the audience of the live broadcast of the event!
Novak Djokovic is in Melbourne and has had a humiliating 2022. He was a tennis player who fought to make tennis history and fight for the Australian Open's record. As a fan, you can have your own idols and preferences, and have the right to like or dislike Deyo. However, it is not allowed to taunt and attack others for no reason. And as a media person, Tony. Jones should be professional and neutral.
It's reminiscent of those daysWTA player SelesStabbed with a knife by a Graf fan at the game:
On April 30, 1993, in the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Open in Germany, Monica Seles, the world No. 1 in women's tennis, was stabbed in the back between the shoulder blades by 38-year-old Graf fanatical Gunther Pache while sitting on the sidelines during a break from match against Magdalena Mareva.
It is said that the killer ended up with little to no punishment because he was mentally ill.
What I'm trying to say is,Tony. Jonesbehavior withGunther PacherThis madman's actions are no different! As Kyrgios said, he's a madman, a clown.
While the Australian Open was in full swing, some sought ways to provoke Djokovic. I don't know whose fans they are. As a fan, you can cheer for your idol and ignore the game of other rival players. However, to do things that damage other players and interfere with the players' games can only be said to be low-level and sad of human nature!
It is hoped that Djokovic will "turn waste into treasure". Come on!
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