The smooth tones of Jim Courier are as much of a staple of the Australian Open as the iconic blue courts the players take to.

Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open after his win Sunday night to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country.

Novak Djokovic has declined to do a customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country,

Djokovic denied giving Courier an on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday, January 19. The 24-time Grand Slam champion acknowledged and thanked the crowd but did not take any questions from Courier.

Tennis legend Jim Courier has made it to Melbourne and will be working at the Australian Open on Friday night, after delaying his arrival due to the LA fires. First Serve is your wrap-up of all the media gossip and banter from the 2025 Australian Open.

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

Jim Courier is expected to join Nine’s commentary team at the Australian Open in the coming days after missing the start of the tournament to be with his family in fire-ravaged Los Angeles.

Jannik Sinner is through to the Australian Open quarterfinals after a drama-filled fourth-round win over Holger Rune. World No. 1 Sinner won in four sets, 6-3. 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, but this did not tell the story of a contest defined by illness.