It's no Djok... Novak gives Aussies his own silent treatment

NOVAK DJOKOVIC boycotted his post-match interview at the Australian Open in protest at "insulting and offensive" comments by a presenter on the host broadcaster.

- NEIL McLEMAN

And the seething Serbian superstar claimed he will refuse to speak after his matches until he gets an apology even if he is fined.

The 10-time champion beat No.24 seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6 last night to set up a quarter-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

But instead of then speaking to Channel 9 interviewer Jim Courier (right), Djokovic took the microphone and told the Rod Laver Arena crowd: "Thank you very much for being here tonight, I appreciate your presence and support and I will see you in the next round."

He then walked off to a smattering of boos and was then seen in a heated discussion with tournament director Craig Tiley.

The No.7 seed then came into his post-match press conference to "clarify" his action.