'He's going to get away with it': Australia news anchors caught in Djokovic 'hot mic'


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 12 Jan 2022

A cleaning staff member walks past an image of Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic as questions remain over the legal battle regarding his visa to play in the Australian Open, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, January 12, 2022. REUTERS/Loren Elliott

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's top-rating television network said on Wednesday it was investigating a leaked video of two news anchors privately attacking tennis star Novak Djokovic and accusing him of lying about his COVID-19 status and visa application.

Seven West Media Ltd news reader Rebecca Maddern could be heard discussing the issues in an off-air conversation with co-anchor, Mike Amor, according to footage circulated on social media.

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