Jones got into trouble after making some controversial remarks about Djokovic and his fans at the Australian Open.

The presenter at the center of Novak Djokovic’s decision to boycott on-court interviews at the Australian Open has apologized to the 24-time Grand Slam champion, saying that he “overstepped the mark.” Channel 9 presenter Tony Jones was overlooking a group of Serbian fans while recording a dispatch from Melbourne Park Friday night.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”

Novak Djokovic has accepted Channel 9 host Tony Jones' apology after publicly revealing that he ditched an on-court interview at the Australian Open after feeling disrespected. Following Sunday's win over Jiri Lehecka, the Serb just briefly thanked the ...

Jones' words made Novak and his army of fans worldwide furious. Djokovic, who likes a good joke himself, did not enjoy Jones' approach! The Serb called it disrespectful and skippe

Channel 9 broadcaster Tony Jones has been at the receiving end of criticism due to the comments on Novak Djokovic during the 2025 Australian Open. Serbia’s Davis Cup captain, Viktor Troicki, condemned Jones and called for a lifetime ban from covering tennis.

Tony Jones has somewhat contradicted Novak Djokovic's version of events, claiming he contacted the tennis star to apologise - over 24 hours before Djokovic launched his boycott of Channel 9 at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic's boycott of the Australian Open host broadcaster has been met with support by some of the sport's biggest names.

Novak Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated

Channel Nine host Tony Jones apologises for a comment — labelled "insulting and offensive" by Novak Djokovic — that prompted the 24-time major winner to boycott on-court interviews.

Novak Djokovic lived up to the odds and joined Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian legend defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka in three sets on the iconic Rod Laver Arena and earned a place in the top eight in the first Major of the new season.

Novak Djokovic has revealed he refused to conduct an on-court interview with Jim Courier for Channel 9 on Sunday night at the Australian Open due to disparaging remarks made by Tony Jones on Friday. There were extraordinary scenes on Sunday night when Djokovic opted against the traditional on-court interview and simply issued a statement to the