TV host apologizes to Novak Djokovic

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones apologizes to Novak Djokovic ‘for any disrespect’ during on-air comments
Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”
Tony Jones apologizes to Novak Djokovic after ‘insulting and offensive’ Australian Open comments
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.
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Djokovic demanded a public apology from Tony Jones over “offensive comments” he made about the former world No. 1 during a live broadcast.
Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic over Australian Open comments that sparked interview boycott
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.
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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.
Australian broadcaster Tony Jones apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans
Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night that the 10-times Australian Open champion considered "insulting and offensive".
Novak Djokovic refuses Australian Open on-court interviews after ‘insulting and offensive’ comments
Novak Djokovic says he will not conduct on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for “insulting and offensive comments” from an Australian television presenter. Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday,
Broadcaster apologizes after Novak Djokovic refuses post-match TV interview at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has declined to do a customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country,
Australian Broadcaster Apologizes After Calling Novak Djokovic a ‘Has-Been’ and 'Overrated': 'I've Let Down the Serbian Fans'
Channel 9's Tony Jones jested with fans that Novak Djokovic was 'overrated' and a 'has been,' drawing the attention of the Serbian tennis star and prompting a formal apology from the broadcaster.
Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.
Watch: Novak Djokovic mocked by Tony Jones on Channel 9
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.
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Ben Shelton takes huge swipe at broadcasters for inflicting ‘negativity’ in the media amidst Novak Djokovic’s Channel 9 controversy
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