Enraged tennis enthusiasts are demanding the removal of a renowned tennis commentator from the Australian Open coverage following his controversial remarks about Novak Djokovic, a ten-time tournament champion.

On Monday night, Djokovic powered through the first round, setting his sights on an unprecedented 11th title at Melbourne Park.

His opponent, the tenacious Spaniard Pedro Martinez, was anticipated to extend the opening round match at Rod Laver Arena.

However, it was a comment by former Australian Open semi-finalist Wally Masur during the broadcast that sparked outrage among fans.

Masur stunned the audience when he suggested that for Martinez to have any chance in the match, Djokovic would need to be seriously injured, as it became apparent the Spaniard was unlikely to secure a victory.

During commentary, Wally Masur (left) said the only way Djokovic’s opponent could beat him was if he was to get injured

Despite being 38, Djokovic was still able to pull out his trademark big slides in his opening match of the Australian Open

Djokovic steamrolled Spanish star Pedro Martinez in a three-set clinic at Melbourne Park on Monday night

‘I think that’s Pedro’s biggest chance if Novak just tears an adductor on one of those slides. It might be just what he needs,’ Masur said in commentary

While the comment was a bungled attempt at praise, fans took it as Masur revealing that he hoped Djokovic would get hurt.

‘Seriously, what is wrong with these people.. This Grand slam needs new host, they are disgraceful,’ one viewer commented.

‘@AustralianOpen @CraigTiley fire that f***ing a**hole Wally Masur. This is not a good look for you all,’ another fan fumed.

‘Is Wally Masur the best @wwos can do? Many better #tennis commentators around,’ another posted. 

Despite the fact Masur would not have seriously hoped Djokovic was seriously injured, others said it was not a good look.  

‘You can root against him but you don’t wish bodily harm on anybody ffs,’ another fumed.

‘Manifesting what the commentator wants to happen. It’s basically an indirect way of wishing Novak injury,’ another viewer added.

Masur was at the centre of attention after the match as well, saying that he got ‘excited’ about Djokovic’s body 

Masur’s comment came after vision of a shirtless Djokovic celebrating winning the 2012 Australian Open (pictured) was shown to viewers

Djokovic let Masur know he was stunned by his take

Masur also came under fire for his comments about Djokovic’s body.

Following the match he spoke with the Australian commentator about the victory and his legacy of success at Melbourne Park. 

During the interview, vision was shown of a shirtless Djokovic celebrating winning the Australian Open in 2012, when he was 24 years old.

‘Novak, you said you’re taking care of your mind and your body, you’ve certainly taken care of your body,’ Masur said.

‘That’s pretty impressive. What’s that, like, one per cent body fat?’

Djokovic replied: ‘I wish I could bring back that body, to be honest.

‘Not for the beach, not for the looks, but for the functionality on the court, I think it served me well.

‘I mean, I’m happy with my body so far, although things are different 15 years later.’

Things then took a turn, with Masur trying to interject and Djokovic not letting him.

‘Can I keep speaking?’ Djokovic asked.

‘I’m speaking about my body so I get excited, you know what I mean?’

To everyone’s shock, Masur then replied: ‘I’m getting excited.’

‘No, oh, no, no, no, no,’ a stunned Djokovic said.

Masur also had a cringeworthy interview with Russian Andrey Rublev after his win over Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi on Monday.

‘I think you and I have to do a few more interviews, just to try and get on the same level,’ Masur said.

‘We’re not quite connecting, but we’ll get there eventually.’

Masur then tried to talk about the weather conditions, but Rublev was keen to bite at his previous comment.

‘It’s true that we don’t have much connection,’ he said as the crowd laughed.

‘I don’t know what to say. Conditions, man? It’s Australia. It’s outdoor, of course it’s different … it’s a part of the sport, man.

‘You’ve been watching tennis for many years.’