Tennis fans have expressed significant displeasure following the announcement of an upcoming interview between Novak Djokovic and Piers Morgan, featuring the 24-time Grand Slam champion and the British broadcaster in conversation. The news has generated considerable discussion across social media platforms, with many supporters within the tennis community recalling Morgan’s previous harsh criticism of the Serb.
Novak Djokovic and Piers Morgan Interview Announcement and Their Complicated History
Piers Morgan announced through his X account that Djokovic would serve as his next major interview subject, describing it as “a fascinating encounter” while acknowledging his prior critical stance toward the Serbian champion.
The broadcaster announced that the discussion is scheduled to premiere on Piers Morgan Uncensored next week, following his widely-viewed discussion with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. He expressed enthusiasm about bringing Djokovic onto his platform for what he characterized as a unique opportunity.
The history between Morgan and Djokovic carries significant weight that cannot be overlooked by the tennis community. In January 2022, following Djokovic’s deportation from Australia, Morgan demonstrated little restraint in his criticism of the situation.
Australian authorities cancelled Djokovic’s visa due to vaccination requirements, preventing his participation in the Australian Open that year. Morgan publicly posted messages on social media platforms, referring to Djokovic as a “Covid rule cheat,” a “liar,” and an “anti-vaxxer icon,” expressing strong disapproval of the player’s stance.
The Brit had publicly supported Australia’s enforcement of vaccine requirements, arguing that regulations should apply uniformly to all individuals regardless of their prominence in sports or entertainment.
However, Morgan’s position underwent a substantial shift during the 2024 Wimbledon tournament. After Djokovic displayed frustration during media engagement and departed from an interview with a BBC correspondent, Morgan’s response diverged sharply from his previous criticism.
Rather than continuing his attack, Morgan publicly defended Djokovic on X, asserting that the tennis champion “deserves way more respect” from both fans and media outlets. Morgan extended an offer to conduct an interview with Djokovic, promising to provide fairer treatment than other journalists had demonstrated previously.
This reversal surprised many observers within the global tennis community who had witnessed the broadcaster’s earlier hostility.
How Did the Tennis Community React to the News?
The announcement that Morgan and Djokovic would proceed with their interview has generated considerable dissatisfaction among tennis supporters. Discussion on X platforms reveals that numerous fans express unhappiness regarding this development, with some recalling Morgan’s previous statements from 2022 and questioning the sincerity of his apparent change in perspective.
One fan strongly supported Djokovic after the news was announced and called out Morgan by writing, “he isn’t as egotistical as Ronaldo and nowhere near that level of manchild but can’t defend this bro what are you doing.”
he isn’t as egotistical as Ronaldo and nowhere near that level of manchild but can’t defend this bro what are you doing https://t.co/wvm3VHHd81
— Tulkun (@imakanksh) November 7, 2025
One tennis fan pointed out the 2022 controversy, writing, “piers criticized him during the 2022 covid scandal. funny how the tables have turned…”
piers criticized him during the 2022 covid scandal. funny how the tables have turned… https://t.co/z4HHxPy6vl
— Dimitrios Paolo (@dimitriospaolo) November 7, 2025
Another fan expressed discontent on X, commenting, “Is this a threat?”
Is this a threat? https://t.co/3Bh8UtTv8S
— Saoirse for President (@2601Reva59892) November 7, 2025
One X user wrote, “I swear to god if he starts touching Novaks abs and asks him how many grand slams Federer and Nadal won I will explode,” hinting towards the past biased behaviour by Morgan.
I swear to god if he starts touching Novaks abs and asks him how many grand slams Federer and Nadal won I will explode. https://t.co/DVDSNzBASG
— 🎭 (@Lee_COD) November 7, 2025
Another fan expressed anger as they talked about Morgan’s comments on Djokovic during the COVID vaccination period. They wrote, “Wasn’t he critical of Djokovic’s position on the vaccines? 😡”
Wasn’t he critical of Djokovic’s position on the vaccines? 😡@piersmorgan
— WisdomLivesHere (@tonythetigger1) November 7, 2025
The tennis community observes with keen interest to determine what will unfold during this conversation between Morgan and Djokovic. Tennis supporters remain divided regarding whether this engagement will benefit the sport overall or whether previously established tensions will resurface during their discussion.
