World's richest man Elon Musk has advised tennis legend Novak Djokovic to speak to the public directly after the Serbian star declined a post-match interview during the Australian Open 2025

Novak Djokovic had refused to give the post-match interview with the broadcasters after his Round of 16 victory over Jiri Lehecka in the Australian Open after accusing a presenter with the official broadcaster of making a “mockery of Serbian fans” and also for “insulting” him.

Novak Djokovic refuses Channel 9 interviews at the Australian Open after "insulting and offensive" comments about him and Serbian fans. Nick Kyrgios slams the behavior as "putrid," while Elon Musk defends Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic recently made headlines after skipping his post-match on-court interview at the Australian Open because of comments made by commentator Tony Jones.

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued a full apology to Novak Djokovic which the Serbian star has acknowledged.

Some of the biggest names in tennis and the media like Piers Morgan and Kevin Pietersen have been weighing in since Djokovic’s decision to boycott the on-court interview

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Former world No 1 Novak Djokovic's media boycott has made global headlines, and everyone from Nick Kyrgios to Elon Musk has weighed in.