"Thanks for coming tonight. I appreciate your support and your presence. See you in the next round", was all Novak Djokovic said in his post-match interview before quickly leaving the court after his win in the Australian Open on Sunday.
At the press conference afterwards, he explained the reason for the missing interview. In an earlier broadcast on the official TV channel for the tournament, which also conducts the post-match interviews, an expert ripped into Djokovic.
Among other things, he called the Serb overrated and a "favorite child", while pointing to the Serbian fans behind him.
Something that was not appreciated by the 24-time Grand Slam winner.
He made fun of the Serbian fans and also insulted and offended me, said Djokovic and stated that he will continue to decline interviews until he gets an apology.
Afterwards, Djokovic also had a meeting with the TV channel's CEO, and explained why he did what he did.
I told him that if you want to fine me for not doing any post-match interviews, then go ahead. I'll accept it, because I feel that this is something I need to take a stand against.
