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Novak Djokovic has elaborated on his decision to skip an on-court interview with Channel Nine, explaining his move was because of “insulting and offensive comments” made by a prominent member of the network.

The 10-times Australian Open champion chose not to speak to Jim Courier on court after booking his spot in the quarter-finals.

“A couple of days ago a famous sports journalist who works for official broadcaster Channel Nine here in Australia made a mockery of Serbian fans, and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me,” Djokovic said.

“Since then he chose not to issue an official public apology. Neither did Channel Nine.”

Djokovic’s action stemmed from footage of presenter Tony Jones doing a cross from Melbourne Park with flag-waving supporters in the background.

The footage has been circulating widely on social media.

In the cross, Jones references the Serbians fans, but makes several references about Djokovic including “Novak, kick him out” – in reference to the former world No.1’s deportation from Australia three years ago.

“The Novak Djokovic fans there in full voice,” Jones says in the video.

“The chants are quite extraordinary.”

He then chants the following:“Novak, he’s overrated. “Novak’s a has-been …. Novak, kick him out.

“Boy, I’m glad they can’t hear me.”

Djokovic insisted that his complaint was only about the behaviour of Jones.

“A have nothing against Jim Courier, neither the Australian public. And it was a very awkward situation for me to face the court today,” he said.

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