THE SPORT SCAN – Having just won against Czech Jiri Lehečka, the Serbian refused the traditional interview on the court of the Rod Laver Arena, speaking very briefly to the Australian public.
A scene rare enough to be highlighted. Authoritarian winner in three sets over Czech Jiri Lehečka in the round of 16 of the Australian Open this Sunday, Novak Djokovic did not want to hang around on the court. In fact, the Serb simply refused the traditional post-match interview reserved for the winner and conducted by Jim Courier.
«Thank you very much for being here this evening. I appreciate your support and see you in the next round», said the master of the house, ten times winner of the Australian Grand Slam, before turning on his heel. A surprising choice which surprised the audience at the Rod Laver Arena, “Djoko” leaving the court under the whistles. On Tuesday, the world number 7 will meet Carlos Alcaraz for a quarter-final at the top.
