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

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.

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

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.

The experienced Nine Network presenter Tony Jones crossed the line on Friday! He named the most successful player of all time overrated and suggested he should be kicked out of Australia, referring to Novak's 2022 Australian deportation saga, which still haunts him.

Marcos Baghdatis labeled Tony Jones' comments about Novak Djokovic as "disrespectful and racist" as the Cypriot tennis legend believes the host deserves to be banned from further covering the Australian Open.

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,

Veteran broadcaster Tony Jones has attempted to put to bed the drama surrounding himself and Novak Djokovic after the 24-time grand slam champion refused to give an on-court interview following his win fourth-round win over Jiri Lehecka on Sunday night.

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued a full apology to Novak Djokovic which the Serbian star has acknowledged.

Nick Kyrgios brutally called out Channel 9's Tony Jones over his comments on Novak Djokovic by publicly asking "why it is always unathletic people" having a go at the very best athletes.