End of the controversy in Melbourne. Less than 24 hours after Novak Djokovic boycotted his post-match interview with Jiri Lehecka in the last 16,

Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.

The host broadcaster has apologized after Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match on court interview at the Australian Open Sunday to protest comments made on

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

In the Australian Open quarter-finals, Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, reinforcing his elite status. However, the match was marred by controversy, including allegations of being overrated and his team's conduct during the game.

Channel Nine has sensationally been accused of orchestrating the Serbian crowd that led to controversial comments about Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Both tennis great Paul McNamee and Serbian Council representative Dr Nina Markovic Khaze allege the network deliberately set up Serbian fans to chant before presenter Tony Jones mocked them