Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”
Novak Djokovic has said he will avoid doing interviews on court at the Australian Open until he receives an apology from the Nine Network, after reporter Tony Jones's "mockery of Serbian fans".
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 and Channel Nine have apologised to Novak Djokovic after Jones joked he was "overrated" and a "has been".
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic defeated Tomas Machac in the match of the third round of the Australian Open in straight sets - 6:1, 6:4, 6:4.
Reilly Opelka, ranked No. 293 in the ATP standings, delivered Novak Djokovic his first loss of 2025 and vowed to reclaim his spot among tennis’ elite after enduring a challenging personal journey.
With this victory, Djokovic continues his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and a record-extending 25th Grand Slam. He now prepares to face another Czech opponent, Jiří Lehečka, who advanced with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 win over Benjamin Bonzi.
Reporter Tony Jones has said sorry to Novak Djokovic after the tennis great boycotted an interview over "insulting and offensive comments".
Coming to Australia to start every season was once a joyous journey for Novak Djokovic, but things have changed in the past few years and 2025 is just the latest twist in this complicated relationship.
ATP title in Brisbane, last Sunday, after his rival, Reilly Opelka, was forced to retire very early. It was a bitter end for one of the first finals of the year. The first set was 4-1 in favour of Lehecka when Opelka gave up due to back pain.
Channel Nine sports journalist Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic, saying he “overstepped the mark” during a live broadcast last Friday. Jones’ apology comes after the Serbian tennis star boycotted a traditional on-court interview with the network following his fourth round victory last night.