Novak Djokovic has “acknowledged” an apology from Australian TV presenter Tony Jones as “insulting and offensive” comments towards the Serbian caused a storm ahead of his blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev hit Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night. Two great friends embraced a charity match and enjoyed their time on the court, entertaining the crowd and each other. They played one set, and Novak took it 8-6 in the tie break after a thriller.

The tennis world is in a frenzy after Novak Djokovic revealed the truth behind why he refused to conduct a post-match interview on Sunday night with Jim Courier.

An Australian tennis star has suggested changing the name of the Rod Laver Arena in honour of Novak Djokovic's incredible record at the venue.

The 37-year-old tennis great refused to do a routine on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Rod Laver Arena to make the quarter-finals on Sunday evening.

Novak Djokovic spoke with Craig Tiley just minutes after being booed off court following his Australian Open win over Jiri Lehecka.

The presenter at the center of Novak Djokovic’s decision to boycott on-court interviews at the Australian Open has apologized to the 24-time Grand Slam champion, saying that he “overstepped the mark.” Channel 9 presenter Tony Jones was overlooking a group of Serbian fans while recording a dispatch from Melbourne Park Friday night.

After 432 matches, Djokovic owns a win-loss record of 381-51 at Grand Slams. He has raced to a 98-9 win-loss record at Australian Open. Djokovic is a 37-time Grand Slam finalist, winning 24 titles and being 13-time runners-up.

Novak Djokovic says he will not do any more on-court interviews at the Australian Open after accusing a leading anchor at the host broadcaster of making “insulting comments” about him and Serbian people, for which the journalist Tony Jones has since apologised.

Sinner beat Rune to enter the R8 of men's singles on Monday (Jan 20). Whereas, Djokovic vs Alcaraz showdown is set for the QF on Jan 21. tennis sports

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz renew their epic rivalry in a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final clash in Melbourne. Djokovic, 37, and Alcaraz, 21, meet for an eighth time, in their first match since the Serbian’s historic victory in the Olympic final at Roland Garros last summer.