Shelton, Tennis Legends Criticize Australian Open Media

American tennis player Ben Shelton has criticized the conduct of interviewers at the 2025 Australian Open, describing certain post-match interviews as 'embarrassing' and 'disrespectful'. Supported by legends Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, Shelton highlighted incidents where broadcasters made inappropriate jokes and comments to players, including himself and Novak Djokovic. The controversy began when an Australian broadcaster mocked Djokovic, leading to his refusal to participate in a post-match interview. Shelton expressed that such negativity from the media needs to change to help grow the sport and allow athletes to enjoy their achievements. This situation has sparked discussions among tennis insiders about the professionalism and role of media in sports. Shelton's remarks came after his quarterfinal victory over Lorenzo Sonego, setting up a semifinal clash with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.