Elon Musk provides drama to Djokovic interview boycott, rips 'legacy media' to shreds in fresh Australian Open controversy
Novak Djokovic had a huge meltdown at the Rod Laver area on Sunday, no matter defeating Jiri Lehecka in his fourth round Australian Open 2025 fixture in Melbourne.
The Serbian ace secured a 6-three 6-4 7-6 (7-4) victory, but needed to deal with the gang going in opposition to him and seeking to distract him. Then after his win, he snubbed -time Australian Open champion Jim Courier for a courtside interview, which left anybody stressed.
afterward, he did screen his purpose at the back of declining an interview with the tennis legend for the duration of his post-match press convention and additionally in a video on X, formerly called Twitter. He accused a sports reporter, working for the Grand Slam's event reliable broadcaster, of mocking Serbian tennis lovers and additionally for making offensive and insulting feedback approximately him.
Elon Musk joins the drama, helps Novak Djokovic interview boycott
lots to the wonder of fans, Elon Musk, who is recognised for his outspoken and competitive persona, retweeted Djokovic's video and mocked the 'legacy media' establishments. He wrote, "it's way better simply to talk to the general public immediately than undergo the negativity of clear out of legacy media."
Musk is the founder and chairman of X, the organization which bought and renamed twitter in 2023.
within the video posted on X, Djokovic accused Channel nine reporter Tony Jones of offensive feedback and went on to expose that he could now not supply a courtside interview at the ongoing tournament, until Channel nine issued a public apology. "a couple of days ago, a famous sports activities journalist who works for the legit broadcaster, Channel nine, right here in australia made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments closer to me," he said.
"in view that then, he chose no longer to problem any public apology, neither did Channel 9. given that they may be the reputable broadcaster, I selected no longer to give interviews to Channel 9," he delivered.
Djokovic will face arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz within the quarter-finals, on Tuesday. The pair have faced every other seven times, with Alcaraz trailing three-4. closing yr, the Spaniard misplaced in the men's singles very last at paris 2024.
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