Elon Musk, tennis community back Djokovic over Channel 9 remarks

Novak Djokovic skipped his post-match interview at the Australian Open after Channel Nine commentator Tony Jones made derogatory remarks about him and Serbian fans, calling Djokovic 'overrated' and a 'has-been.' Following his victory over Jiří Lehecka, Djokovic demanded an apology from Channel Nine, stating he would not speak to the network until he received one. Elon Musk supported Djokovic's decision, emphasizing that it's better to communicate directly with the public than through 'legacy media.' Djokovic expressed his dissatisfaction with the media's portrayal, and several prominent tennis figures, including Victoria Azarenka and Nick Kyrgios, criticized Jones's comments. The controversy has overshadowed Djokovic's performance as he prepares for a quarterfinal matchup against Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic's stance reflects a growing tension between athletes and media portrayals, particularly in high-stakes environments like major tournaments.