Novak Djokovic floored by question after Australian Open win – ‘I don’t know what to say’
Novak Djokovic was stunned by an unusual question he received during his on-court interview at the Australian Open.
The 10-time champion at Melbourne Park stormed back from a set down to beat teenage wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2.
Basavareddy only made his professional debut a few weeks ago but proved he had the guts to face the tennis icon in his backyard, Rod Laver Arena. Afterwards, Djokovic was floored when he learned just how much the 19-year-old admired him.
Basavareddy put up a good fight but he started to cramp towards the end of the second set and eventually succumbed to the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
The world No. 107 has only recently emerged on the tour. He played in the Next Gen ATP Finals at the end of 2024 and, just two weeks ago, qualified for his first official ATP Tour main draw at the Brisbane International before reaching his maiden semi-final in Auckland.
