"Next time be mindful with what you post": Djokovic hits back at supposedly defying rules with bathroom break during opening win

Novak Djokovic hit back at Eurosport for posting about him 'defying' the umpire to go to the bathroom urging the broadcast to check facts before making a post.

Eurosport posted about Djokovic rushing off to the bathroom despite not it being the usual toilet break. The broadcaster captioned the video posted on social media "Novak Djokovic defied the umpire to take an early bathroom break in his first match at the Australian Open."

He wasn't too happy with it responding with an Instagram story:

“Eurosport, please get your information checked before you post something judgmental and wrong.”

He added:

“When I almost exited the court she called me (I didn’t hear) and it was to tell me that toilet was on the opposite side of the court. I found one where I went also, and I had to be quick because of the time. I didn’t ‘defy’ her or the rules. She gave me permission and told me to be quick. Next time be mindful with what you post. You have responsibility towards many sports fans that follow your page , @eurosport.”