Alcaraz and Djokovic are highlight reels and attention magnets. When they play each other, ever ounce of their energy is on the task at hand

Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open's local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air and so, according to tournament organizers, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is ready to concentrate on his quarterfinal showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

Channel 9's Tony Jones' comments caught the attention of the tennis star, his fans and even the Australian prime minister

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”

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.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night that the 10-times Australian Open champion considered "insulting and offensive".

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have set up a quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open. Tuesday's contest will be their eighth head-to-head matchup, but their first at Melbourne Park and their first that is neither a semifinal nor a final.

The rise of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz vanquished Djokovic's inevitability at the Australian Open, but he is still the main character.

News of Djokovic's change of stance comes on the back of reports he will escape a fine for failing to engage with Courier on Sunday night. It's believed Tennis Australia will take no action in a move that is sure to come in for heavy scrutiny amid concerns it sets a precedent.

In the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday, Novak Djokovic meets Carlos Alcaraz.Djokovic heads into the quarterfinals after his three-set win on Sunday over Jiri Lehecka (6-3, 6-4, 7-6) in the