US Player Criticises Standard of Broadcasting, Interviewing At the Australian Open

American tennis star Ben Shelton has complained of negativity in Channel 9’s hosting of the Australian Open.

Ben Shelton of the U.S. reacts after winning a point against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. AP Photo/Ng Han Guan

U.S. tennis player Ben Shelton has used a media conference following his win against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego to question the quality of coverage by Australian Open broadcast partner Channel 9.

Shelton’s comments follow an earlier incident involving former world No. 1, Novak Djokovic, who refused a post-match interview after one commentator made jokes towards Serbian fans.