The director of the Australian Open Tournament, Craig Tiley, has spoken in defense of the interviewers who work at the Australia Open 2025 after some players criticized the questions they had asked them during the fortnight.
The American star Ben Shelton markedly attacked some interviewers who work in the tournament, claiming that the interrogation lines that he and other players had received were “disrespectful.”
The 22 -year -old said he had been “shocked” by some of the comments and obtained the support of the greats of tennis Boris Becker and Chris Evert for their criticisms.
However, Tiley said that in general, there were some scenarios in which the questions could have been better, but in general, they believed that most of the interviews conducted were reasonable.
When asked if the players were “too precious” about interviews on the court, Tiley said that Gerard Whatley in Sen1116: 'It is a good question because I could teach it that way, because everyone becomes very sensitive about things.
'Look in some cases, I think the question could have been different, but in most cases, I think the question was very fair.
The director of the Australian open tournament, Craig Tiley, has defended the interviewer's questions in the tournament
It occurs after Ben Shelton was a player who criticized some questions from the interview after the game, claiming that some interviewers had been “disrespectful”
'This is entertainment. That is why we have the Court No 6 the Court of Lawyers “, we have more freedom of movement for fans.
'What we are trying to do is create an experience for fans who really love those memorable moments (and that) want to come back.
'We have had more visitors from abroad than we have had Pre-Covid. More interstate visitors.
'That is an indication that people want to come to this event and see this as a prominent point in their sports calendar and entertainment calendar.
'Part of these interviews is also part of the program and there will be times when a player does not like or at the time when a fan does not like.
“But there are times when there will be 60 (interviews) per day, so nothing will be perfect.”
However, Shelton surprised journalists within the media rooms in Melbourne Park after his quarterfinal victory against Lorenzo Sonego last Wednesday, reaching a speech not assumed in the line of questions that some players had received.
“One thing I just want to say before finishing,” Shelton began. 'I have been a bit surprised this week with the way players have been treated by the broadcasters.
Shelton said he was “surprised” by some questions that he and other players had been asked
At the beginning of last week, Tony Jones had been very criticized after the Channel 9 station claimed during a live television broadcast that Novak Djokovic was a 'Ha Been'
'I feel that the emitters should help us grow our sport and help these athletes who have just won games on the biggest stage, enjoy one of their biggest moments.
'I feel there has been a lot of negativity. I think that is something that needs to change.
Shelton's comments also arrived after Novak Djokovic was mocked by Tony Jones de Channel 9 during a live television segment. The Australian radio station obtained generalized criticism from all over the world after she said that the 24 times Grand Slam champion, who had reached the semifinals of the tournament last week, was a “ha-been.”
Shelton mentioned the controversial moment that dominated the headlines during the intermediate weekend of the tournament before the American tennis star said there were several other cases during the week in which he thought the interviewers had passed the brand.
“I don't think the guy who made fun of Novak, I don't think it's just an event,” Shelton said.
'I have noticed it with different people, not just for myself. I noticed it with the student in one of his matches. I think that when he beat Medvedev in his interview after the game, I thought it was a bit shameful and disrespectful.
“There are some comments that have made me in interviews after the game for a couple of different boys, either:” Hey, Monfils is greater enough to be your dad. Maybe he is your dad. “
“Or today on the court:” Hello, Ben, how does it feel that it doesn't matter who you play in your next game, nobody is going to encourage you? ”
Shelton had also questioned the interrogation line Tien (in the photo) had received during his interview on the court after his epic victory against Daniil Medvedev
“I mean, () it may be true, but I don't think the comment is respectful of a boy I have never met in my life,” he added.
Some have recovered behind Shelton after their comments, with the star of Czech tennis Jiri Leheckka, who was defeated by Djokovic in the fourth round, declaring: “Well said @benshelton”.
Boris Becker added: 'Absolutely according to Ben!
'Court interviews too much after the games … and too personal too!'
Chris Evert added: 'I agree with Ben. Sometimes, interviews on the court try to be fun or do it on themselves. When saying that, Jim Couier is excellent in that role.