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.

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.

Tennis Australia says Novak Djokovic is moving on from what the star player labelled “insulting and offensive” remarks by Nine presenter Tony Jones, as the official Australian Open broadcaster bolsters security arrangements in response to backlash from Serbian community leaders.

Tennis great Novak Djokovic refused to grant an interview after the Australian Open in protest of comments by a television reporter. The post Novak Djokovic Demands Apology After TV Journalist Calls Him a ‘Has-been’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Novak Djokovic says he will not conduct on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for “disrespect” 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,

Australian sports commentator Tony Jones issued a public apology to Serbian Novak Djokovic for derisive remarks made during the Australian Open. Follo

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.

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

An Australian broadcaster has issued a grovelling apology after making "insulting and offensive" remarks about Novak Djokovic. Seething Djokovic caused a stir yesterday by snubbing the customary post-match on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to set up a blockbuster quarter-final with Carlos Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic subtly acknowledged Elon Musk's support after an Australian journalist's controversial comments. The Serbian tennis star remained composed amidst criticism, showing his resilience during the Australian Open 2025.