Alexander Volkanovski has supported Novak Djokovic over the tennis star’s post-match interview snub down under. Djokovic, 37, overcame Jiri Lehecka in the Australian Open on Sunday to book a

Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park.

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.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- It's time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. This one, though, will be the first at the Australian Open — and the first in the quarterfinals of a tournament; each of the others came in either a semifinal or final.

The legend hopes to produce a similar level against Carlos and challenge world no. 3, who seeks a Career Grand Slam at 21! Alcaraz dropped one set in the opening four rounds against Nuno Borges. The Spaniard came to Melbourne with improvements, and they have worked fine.

Djokovic has beaten Alcaraz four times in seven overall meetings, including a victory in the final at the Paris Olympics last August

Novak Djokovic has overcome some trouble breathing and played quite well for a straight-set victory over 26th-seeded Tomas Machac to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins' corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths with hecklers at his matches, including Friday night at Rod Laver Arena.

Ahead of the blockbuster quarterfinal clash at ustralian Open, we take a look at where the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will be

Novak Djokovic could be facing up to a damaging slide in the ATP Rankings if he fails to lift the Australian Open title and a defeat in Melbourne could have a long-term impact. As Djokovic headed into his quarter-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz,

Djokovic versus Alcaraz is a blockbuster quarterfinal matchup -- and one worthy of the Australian Open final. Who will win? We take a closer look.