MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open after his win Sunday night to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country.

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After the match, a close contest against Jiri Lehecka, Novak Djokovic declined to do an interview on Rod Laver Arena, drawing boos from a section of the crowd.

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NOVAK DJOKOVIC refused to take part in an on-court interview following his straight sets victory over Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open earlier today. The Serb, 37, produced an excellent performance to book a quarter-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz. GettyJim Courier attempted to interview Novak Djokovic[/caption]
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Novak Djokovic beat Jiri Lehecka to set up a quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz (Picture: Getty) Novak Djokovic says he will continue to decline on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for ‘insulting’ remarks directed at him by an anchor on the tournament’s host broadcaster Channel Nine. The 24-time Grand Slam champion saw off Jiri Lehecka in a convincing 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) victory to set up a quarter-final clash…

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