After his win vs Jiri Lehecka, Novak Djokovic controversially refused a courtside interview with two-time Australian Open champion Jim Courier.

The smooth tones of Jim Courier are as much of a staple of the Australian Open as the iconic blue courts the players take to.

The former world No. 1 posited that Djokovic’s dust-up with the broadcast network may fuel his fire as he continues his campaign for a 25th Grand Slam title and 11th in Melbourne.

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.

The tones of Jim Courier in the commentary booth has become a staple of the Australian Open ever since he first graced the air waves in the country back in 2005.

Jim Courier has explained why he thinks Novak Djokovic refused to give an on-court interview following his last 16 victory at the Australian Open.

Eurosport expert Jim Courier has backed Carlos Alcaraz to become the youngest ever male player to win a career Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic has “acknowledged” an apology from Australian TV presenter Tony Jones as “insulting and offensive” comments towards the Serbian caused a storm ahead of his blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic declined a post-match TV interview after winning in the fourth round of the Australian Open after an on-air personality from the local Australian broadcaster of the tournament made negative comments about him in front of Serbian fans.

Jannik Sinner is through to the Australian Open quarterfinals after a drama-filled fourth-round win over Holger Rune. World No. 1 Sinner won in four sets, 6-3. 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, but this did not tell the story of a contest defined by illness.