Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton’s frosty history explained: ‘He did not behave with respect’
1 year, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton’s frosty history explained: ‘He did not behave with respect’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 36-year-old Djokovic mimicked Shelton’s ‘phone down’ celebration and has since said he was irritated by a perceived lack of “respect” shown towards him by his younger opponent. open image in gallery Shelton put the ‘phone down’ on Tiafoe in the quarter-finals Ahead of his semi-final against Djokovic, which was to be their first career meeting, Shelton said he wanted to be “disruptive” against the World No 1. After the US Open semi-final, Djokovic said he “loved” Shelton’s celebration. But ahead of the Australian Open, Djokovic suggested there was more to the celebration than he initially revealed in New York and said he did the “phone down” in response to something Shelton did first.

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Ben Shelton criticises 'embarrassing' and 'disrespectful' broadcasters at Australian Open
2 months ago

Ben Shelton criticises 'embarrassing' and 'disrespectful' broadcasters at Australian Open

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

‘The guy who mocked Djokovic…’: Shelton rips AUS Open broadcasters to shreds in ‘Monfils old enough to be your dad’ rant
2 months ago

‘The guy who mocked Djokovic…’: Shelton rips AUS Open broadcasters to shreds in ‘Monfils old enough to be your dad’ rant

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing Australian Open 2025 has been filled with controversies related to interviews or tennis shows conducted by broadcasters. After beating Gael Monfils in the fourth round, he was asked if the Frenchman was old enough to be ‘his dad’. Responding to those questions, and to an interview of Learner Tien after his win against Daniil Medvedev in the second …

Ben Shelton slams Australian Open broadcasters for 'disrespectful' questions: 'Shocked by how players are treated'
2 months ago

Ben Shelton slams Australian Open broadcasters for 'disrespectful' questions: 'Shocked by how players are treated'

Firstpost  

Ben Shelton was critical of how tennis players are being treated by broadcasters during the Australian Open 2025. Image: Reuters After Novak Djokovic was involved in a spat with a local journalist, semi-finalist Ben Shelton has accused on-court interviewers of being “disrespectful” to players during the ongoing Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne. “I’ve been a little bit shocked this week …

Australian Open 2025: Shelton slams interviewers for not being ‘respectful’
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Shelton slams interviewers for not being ‘respectful’

The Hindu  

Australian Open semifinalist Ben Shelton has taken the Grand Slam’s on-court interviewers to task for being “disrespectful” to players. On court, Shelton laughed off the comment and said home fans were welcome to boo him or “throw stuff at head” if supporting De Minaur. “I’ve been a little bit shocked this week with how players have been treated by the …

Australian Open: Ben Shelton blasts TV interviewers after reaching semi-finals
2 months ago

Australian Open: Ben Shelton blasts TV interviewers after reaching semi-finals

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After Shelton …

Australian Open: American player Ben Shelton criticizes TV interviewers at tournament
2 months ago

Australian Open: American player Ben Shelton criticizes TV interviewers at tournament

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — American tennis player Ben Shelton criticized on Wednesday some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers at the Australian Open. After Shelton reached the semifinals at the Grand Slam tournament, he followed his final answer at his news conference by saying: “One thing that I just want to say before we’re done: I’ve been …

Australia Open 2025: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s TOP controversies - Called ’overrated’ to his team covering camera
2 months, 1 week ago

Australia Open 2025: Tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s TOP controversies - Called ’overrated’ to his team covering camera

Live Mint  

Novak Djokovic delivered a commanding performance in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reaffirm his status as one of the top contenders in Melbourne. Interview boycott, called ‘overrated’, Channel 9 apology and more After Novak Djokovic's victory over Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round, which set up a quarterfinal clash …

Australian Open 2025: TV host issues on-air apology to Novak Djokovic over ‘insulting’ comments
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: TV host issues on-air apology to Novak Djokovic over ‘insulting’ comments

The Hindu  

A leading TV presenter apologised on-air Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and his Serbian fans at the Australian Open, saying it was meant to be banter. Afterwards, he said it was in protest at Tony Jones, a top sports presenter with host broadcaster Channel Nine, who he accused of “insulting and offensive comments” towards …

Why Djokovic boycotted on-court interview at Australian Open 2025 on Sunday?
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Why Djokovic boycotted on-court interview at Australian Open 2025 on Sunday?

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has called for an apology from Australia’s Channel 9 and Tony Jones, accusing the broadcaster of ‘insulting’ him and ‘mocking’ Serbian fans. Novak Djokovic has demanded an apology from Channel 9 and broadcaster Tony Jones for “insulting” him and making a “mockery of Serbian fans” as he skipped the customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open 2025 …

Australian Open: Djokovic reaches AO 2025 quarterfinals, seeks apology from broadcaster
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Djokovic reaches AO 2025 quarterfinals, seeks apology from broadcaster

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 win on Sunday and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals before snubbing the Grand Slam’s official broadcaster. He did a post-match interview with Eurosport and addressed the topic later in his press conference saying that Tony Jones, who …

Novak Djokovic is booed by fans for surprising post-match act as he reaches the Australian Open quarter-finals for the 15th time in his career
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic is booed by fans for surprising post-match act as he reaches the Australian Open quarter-finals for the 15th time in his career

Daily Mail  

A smattering of boos rang out around the Rod Laver Arena on Sunday afternoon, after Novak Djokovic appeared to snub a post-match interview following his straight-sets victory against Jiri Lehecka. Novak Djokovic did not do a post-match interview after his win at Australian Open. Jones then began his broadcast, stating: 'Welcome back to Melbourne Park where you can see the …

Australian Open: Djokovic refuses on-court interview, baffles pundits and fans
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2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Djokovic refuses on-court interview, baffles pundits and fans

India Today  

Novak Djokovic refused to speak to the legendary Jim Courier, shunning the customary on-court interview after his fourth-round win at Australian Open 2025. | Australian Open: Full Coverage | Djokovic explained later that he boycotted the on-court interview in response to a sports journalist's "insulting comments" about him and Serbian fans last week. The Melbourne crowd booed Djokovic after he …

All smiles as Djokovic and Kyrgios treat crowd to flashy shots in doubles win
2 months, 4 weeks ago

All smiles as Djokovic and Kyrgios treat crowd to flashy shots in doubles win

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Exchanging smiles, laughs and flashy shots, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios teamed up in doubles on Monday as they both returned to the court in preparation for the Australian Open. “Get that energy and just use it for some good tennis.” Kyrgios lost to Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final, but the 29-year-old Australian had not played …

Novak Djokovic wins the U.S. Open and tells everyone else to wait their turn
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic wins the U.S. Open and tells everyone else to wait their turn

New York Times  

As Ben Shelton’s last gasp in Friday’s U.S. Open semifinal missed the mark and it was officially Novak Djokovic’s match, the 23-time Grand Slam champion put his right hand up, thumb and pinkie extended, as though he were answering a phone. FINALS BOUND 😤 The moment Novak Djokovic advanced to his 🔟th #USOpen final pic.twitter.com/mWezleH7BU — ESPN September 8, 2023 …

US Open 2023: Imitation is flattery, says Shelton, after Djokovic copies phone celebration
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open 2023: Imitation is flattery, says Shelton, after Djokovic copies phone celebration

The Hindu  

A dialed-in Novak Djokovic disconnected Ben Shelton’s dream U.S. Open run in the semifinals on Friday, twisting the knife as he copied the young American’s favoured on-court celebration after clinching it in three sets. The veteran Djokovic held off a late-match surge from the 20-year-old to reach his 10th U.S. Open final before he mimed answering the phone - and …

Novak Djokovic imitates Ben Shelton's 'hang up the phone' taunt at US Open - but upstart American isn't upset: 'If you win, you deserve to do whatever'
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic imitates Ben Shelton's 'hang up the phone' taunt at US Open - but upstart American isn't upset: 'If you win, you deserve to do whatever'

Daily Mail  

Shelton said of Djokovic: 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery' Ben Shelton has no issue with Novak Djokovic borrowing his 'dialed in' victory celebration. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his semifinal match against Ben Shelton Ben Shelton has no issue with Novak Djokovic borrowing his 'dialed in' victory celebration Djokovic limited the big-serving Shelton to five aces and …

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic's father poses with pro-Russia fans, creates controversy
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic's father poses with pro-Russia fans, creates controversy

Firstpost  

Melbourne: Serbia star Novak Djokovic found himself at the centre of a controversy at the ongoing Australian Open tennis tournament when his father Srdjan posed for pictures with a group of supporters of Russia president Vladimir Putin. The group of Russia supporters who posed for pictures Srdjan Djokovic were holding a Russian flag with Vladimir Putin’s face on it. While …

Novak Djokovic gets warm Australian Open welcome, then wins
2 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic gets warm Australian Open welcome, then wins

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The supportive signs and dozens of Serbian flags and loud chants of Novak Djokovic’s nickname filled Rod Laver Arena, providing a warm welcome marking his return to the Australian Open — a tournament he has dominated in the past but one he could not enter a year ago. “I really feel very happy that I’m back in …

Austalian Open 2023: Djokovic begins campaign with dominant opening round win
2 years, 2 months ago

Austalian Open 2023: Djokovic begins campaign with dominant opening round win

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic soaked up thunderous applause in his first match back at the Australian Open after last year’s deportation drama, as the nine-times champion outclassed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 on Tuesday in a flawless start to his title bid. Returning to Melbourne Park where the prolific Serbian was denied a title defence in 2022 after being sent home …

Djokovic receives hero’s welcome despite loss at Adelaide International
2 years, 2 months ago

Djokovic receives hero’s welcome despite loss at Adelaide International

The Hindu  

Tennis fans gave Novak Djokovic a raucous welcome during his first match in Australia in almost two years when he made a rare doubles appearance at the Adelaide International on Monday. Playing with Canada’s Vasek Pospisil, they lost to doubles specialists Tomislav Brkic and Gonzalo Escobar 4-6, 6-3, 10/5 but enjoyed overwhelming crowd support along the way. The Serbian superstar …

Australian Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios throws support behind 'alienated' Novak Djokovic
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Nick Kyrgios throws support behind 'alienated' Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

Djokovic is currently embroiled in a final bid to avoid deportation over his anti-Covid-vaccine views, just a day before the Australian Open, where he would be aiming for a 10th title. Melbourne: Nick Kyrgios threw his support behind “alienated” Novak Djokovic and criticised a lack of backing from other players, as the world number one faced a decisive court hearing …

Australian Open doesn't need Novak Djokovic to put on a show
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open doesn't need Novak Djokovic to put on a show

LA Times  

The Australian Open, known as the “Happy Slam” for its hospitable setting in Melbourne and its place as the first big event of the tennis calendar, isn’t off to a cheery start this year. The first Grand Slam of 2022 began Monday in Australia still steeped in the sour aftermath of Novak Djokovic’s controversial entry into the country and, after …

Novak Djokovic says he is intent on defending Australian Open crown as his mother says he was subject to 'torture'
3 years, 2 months ago

Novak Djokovic says he is intent on defending Australian Open crown as his mother says he was subject to 'torture'

ABC  

Novak Djokovic says he is "grateful" a judge overturned the cancellation of his visa in his first comments since being released from immigration detention in Melbourne. Key points: Novak Djokovic is set to play in the Australian Open after a judge quashed the cancellation of his visa He had been detained at Melbourne airport last week by Australian Border Force …

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic 'pleased and grateful' at winning visa cancellation case
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic 'pleased and grateful' at winning visa cancellation case

India TV News  

Highlights Judge Kelly of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia quashed the cancellation of visa Djokovic was also ordered to be released from detention immediately with his passport Djokoviv says he remains focus on playing Australian Open next week World No. 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic took to social media to express his happiness on the Australian Federal …

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic supporters demonstrate outside Melbourne hotel
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Djokovic supporters demonstrate outside Melbourne hotel

India TV News  

Highlights Djokovic is awaiting court proceedings on Monday The court proceedings will determine whether he can defend his Australian Open title. Novak Djokovic supporters on Sunday demonstrated outside Melbourne's Park Hotel as the tennis superstar spent a fourth day among the hotel's unwilling occupants. Djokovic is awaiting court proceedings on Monday that will determine whether he can defend his Australian …

Australian Open: Djokovic faces a sideline spell with muscle tear after sweet success
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Djokovic faces a sideline spell with muscle tear after sweet success

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will need to spend some time on the sidelines recovering from a muscle tear that hindered him in the later rounds of the Australian Open, the Serbian said as he celebrated his ninth Melbourne Park title on Monday. Parading his trophy on the beach in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton on Monday, Djokovic said a second scan of …

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios Brutally Mocks Novak Djokovic With Entrance Gesture
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios Brutally Mocks Novak Djokovic With Entrance Gesture

Huff Post  

MELBOURNE - Nick Kyrgios renewed his running feud with Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he mocked the world number one with a grand entrance to an empty Margaret Court Arena for his Australian Open doubles match. Before a men’s doubles match with partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Australian imitated the way Djokovic celebrates victories with extravagant gestures to all four corners …

Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios Mocks Novak Djokovic's Victory Celebration During Doubles Match
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Nick Kyrgios Mocks Novak Djokovic's Victory Celebration During Doubles Match

News 18  

Nick Kyrgios renewed his running feud with Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he mocked the world number one with a grand entrance to an empty Margaret Court Arena for his Australian Open doubles match. Before a men’s doubles match with partner Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Australian imitated the way Djokovic celebrates victories with extravagant gestures to all four corners of a …

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic happy to be back at tournament that served as 'great springboard' for his career
6 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic happy to be back at tournament that served as 'great springboard' for his career

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic revealed his fondness for the Australian Open, saying the tournament kickstarted his storied career more than a decade ago. Melbourne: World No 1 Novak Djokovic revealed his fondness for the Australian Open on Sunday, saying the tournament kickstarted his storied career when he won his first major in Melbourne more than a decade ago. It allowed me to …

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