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.”

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has angered Novak Djokovic’s supporters by going rogue and sledging the Serbian superstar on a live broadcast.

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.

The war between Tony Jones and Novak Djokovic appears to be over. Djokovic demanded a public apology from Jones over “offensive comments” he made about the former world No. 1 during a live broadcast. The Serbian’s boycott threatened to derail the ...

Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic for calling him "overrated" and "a has-been". Djokovic boycotted an on-court interview on Sunday night and said he would continue to do so until Jones and Nine apologised. Sports reporter Tony Jones has ...

Djokovic episode at the Australian Open is not the first time Jones’ ham-fisted attempts at on-screen humour have backfired

Veteran Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones has been slammed by fans for “disrespecting” Novak Djokovic during his cross on the 6pm news on Friday night. Jones, was reading the sport segment from the Australian Open in front of rowdy Serbian fans, who were getting ready to watch Djokovic’s third-round clash.

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. Djokovic refused to conduct an on-court ...

Jannik Sinner 's coach Darren Cahill has spoken out after Novak Djokovic skipped an on-court interview 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.