As he exited Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic refused a full on-court interview with commentator Jim Courier. Typically, the victorious player answers a few questions for the television broadcast. Instead, the Serbian star took the microphone to make a short statement before heading down the tunnel.

Novak Djokovic refused to give a regular on-court interview after booking his spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals. The world No. 7 defeated Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, becoming agitated when some unruly fans called out while he served and tried to disturb him.

Novak Djokovic sought assistance from a trainer for some trouble breathing Friday night, and went back-and-forth with one particularly loud spectator, but when the ball was in play at the Australian Open against Tomas Machac,