Jim Courier is sharing how he felt about the Novak Djokovic on-court interview drama as the American revealed that the Serb looked at him as if he should have known that there wasn't going to be an interview.
Novak Djokovic has apologised for boycotting his on-court interview with Jim Courier at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka. The Serbian star reached the quarter-finals in Melbourne to put him on track for his 11th title in Melbourne.
Speculation is growing about whether Andy Murray could return, after leading Novak Djokovic to the Australian Open semi-finals.
With his Channel Nine contretemps behind him, the Serbian spoke at length with Jim Courier following his big win. Here's what he had to say.
Djokovic denied giving Courier an on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday, January 19. The 24-time Grand Slam champion acknowledged and thanked the crowd but did not take any questions from Courier.
Novak Djokovic was left rattled in his on-court interview on Tuesday night after spotting his children in the stands at 1am (AEDT).
As Novak Djokovic waved at the chair umpire, indicating that he was quitting his semi-final, Australia was a whisker away from missing the story.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion opted out of a traditional on-court interview Sunday following his fourth-round win over Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open, citing “insulting and offensive comments” made toward him by a presenter for Channel 9, which broadcasts the tournament, days prior.
Jim accomplished that at Wimbledon 1993 while seeking his fifth Major crown. He fell to fellow American Pete Sampras but secured a record that still stands almost 32 years later. Carlos Alcaraz has a chance to take the record, and Courier backs the young gun to go for it!
Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.
Novak Djokovic has a "massive advantage" ahead of his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev and - according to Jim Courier - is the favourite if h