Djokovic stunned by aussie quiz answer that left the studio laughing
Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open campaign has included more than just dominant tennis. Off the court, the Serbian star found himself reacting in disbelief during a televised quiz segment that sparked laughter and mild outrage in equal measure.
According to the Daily Mail, Djokovic appeared on Channel Nine’s Australian Open edition of The Hundred on Wednesday, joining host Andy Lee and comedian Mike Goldstein for a game built around public opinion surveys.
A quiz that caught Djokovic off guard
The show’s format asked Djokovic and Goldstein to guess how 100 Australians had responded to a series of unusual questions. It did not take long for the tennis champion to look uncomfortable.
One early question asked what percentage of Australian parents would admit they thought their baby was ugly. Djokovic reacted immediately, calling the idea strange and rude, before guessing 16 per cent. The correct answer, revealed during the show, was six per cent.
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According to Australian Associated Press, Djokovic appeared visibly unsettled by the nature of the question, even before learning the result.
Public habits under the spotlight
The quiz then shifted to social behaviour, asking whether Australians believed it was acceptable to FaceTime in public. Djokovic reasoned that most would not mind, pointing to Australia’s outdoor lifestyle and social culture.
The survey result contradicted him. Fifty-eight per cent of respondents said they did not think it was acceptable, prompting another surprised reaction from the world number four.
The moment that caused real disgust
The strongest response came when Lee asked what percentage of Australian dog owners would allow their pet to lick their ice cream.
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Djokovic immediately recoiled, saying anything above ten per cent would be excessive. When Goldstein floated a much higher guess, Djokovic reacted again in disbelief.
Goldstein added a joke about how close some dog owners are to their pets, before Lee revealed the final figure. Nineteen per cent of respondents said they would allow it.
According to the Daily Mail, that number prompted Djokovic’s blunt response, questioning what was wrong with Australians as the studio laughed.
A quick return to tennis reality
The television moment followed a commanding start to Djokovic’s Australian Open campaign. According to Australian Associated Press, he defeated Spain’s Pedro Martinez in straight sets on Monday night, winning 6,3 6,2 6,2 to claim his 100th match victory at the tournament.
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That milestone adds to his 102 wins at Wimbledon and 101 at Roland Garros. Speaking after the match, Djokovic said reaching the century mark was deeply satisfying and expressed gratitude for still competing at the highest level.
At 38, and competing in his 21st Australian Open, Djokovic is chasing a record-extending 11th title at Melbourne Park as he balances elite performance with moments of unexpected comedy away from the court.
Sources, Daily Mail, Australian Associated Press
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