As his press conference ended, after his victory against Lorenzo Sonego in Melbourne, synonymous with qualification for the semi‐finals of the Australian Open, Ben Shelton decided to send a message.
“There is one thing I would like to say before I finish. I was a little shocked this week by the way the players were treated by the broadcasters. The guy who made fun of Novak Djokovic, I don’t think it was an isolated event. I’ve noticed this with several players, not just me. I am thinking in particular of Learner Tien, during his post‐match interview when he beat (Daniil) Medvedev. I found it embarrassing and disrespectful (…) Broadcasters are there to help us develop our sport and help athletes who have just won a match on the biggest court to enjoy one of the most beautiful moments of their career. I think there has been a lot of negativity. I think that needs to change. »
Published on Wednesday January 22, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.
