During the Australian Open, Ben Shelton expressed his dismay regarding the way players are interviewed and treated by broadcasters. He noted instances of disrespectful behavior, highlighting an on-air heckling incident involving a broadcaster from Channel 9 directed at Novak Djokovic. Shelton emphasized that similar patterns of embarrassment occurred during other players' post-match interviews, including Learner Tien's interaction after defeating Medvedev. His comments suggest a need for change in how the media engages with players, advocating for a more respectful and professional approach.
I've been a little bit shocked this week with how players have been treated by the broadcasters. I don't think that the guy who mocked Novak was just a single event.
I think when [Learner] Tien beat [Daniil] Medvedev, his postmatch interview, I thought it was kind of embarrassing and disrespectful.
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