Jim Courier is sharing how he felt about the Novak Djokovic on-court interview drama as the American revealed that the Serb looked at him as if he should have known that there wasn't going to be an interview.

Novak Djokovic has apologised for boycotting his on-court interview with Jim Courier at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka. The Serbian star reached the quarter-finals in Melbourne to put him on track for his 11th title in Melbourne.

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

Novak Djokovic says he will continue to decline on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for ‘insulting’ remarks directed at him by an anchor on the tournament’s host broadcaster Channel Nine.

Jim Courier doesn’t think Novak Djokovic will retire after the end of this season. The Serb, following his Australian Open exit, had said that he may not play at the Melbourne Slam next year if he struggles with fitness problems.

Speculation is growing about whether Andy Murray could return, after leading Novak Djokovic to the Australian Open semi-finals.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion opted out of a traditional on-court interview Sunday following his fourth-round win over Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open, citing “insulting and offensive comments” made toward him by a presenter for Channel 9, which broadcasts the tournament, days prior.

Novak Djokovic was left rattled in his on-court interview on Tuesday night after spotting his children in the stands at 1am (AEDT).

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

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.

Jannik Sinner has defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 to claim his second consecutive Australian Open championship.