Novak Djokovic, the 24-time tennis grand slam champion from Serbia, is embroiled in yet another off-court stoush.

This time, it’s with a TV broadcaster over an apparent on-air joke with Serbian fans during the Australian Open, which is currently on in Melbourne.

An offended Djokovic boycotted a post-match interview in response, and the debacle has - surprisingly - drawn in the likes of billionaire Elon Musk, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

So what is the big deal? And who is in the right?

Today, city editor Cara Waters on Australia’s complicated relationship with a once beloved Novak Djokovic.

 

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