Jan 20, 2025 · Tony Jones (L) has claimed he apologised to Novak Djokovic (R) over 24 hours before he went public with his boycott of Channel 9 at the Australian Open. Image: Getty

Jan 20, 2025 · Jones, a veteran sports presenter on Australia’s Channel 9, taunted a group of Djokovic fans at the Australian Open during a live broadcast on Friday, chanting: “Novak, he’s overrated, Novak’s a...

Jan 20, 2025 · Sports reporter Tony Jones has reiterated an apology he said he already made to Novak Djokovic's team over comments that prompted the tennis great to boycott an on-court interview at the Australian Open.

Jan 20, 2025 · Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been, as well as an apparent reference to his deportation from Australia in 2022 for being unvaccinated for COVID-19, during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park where a crowd of the player’s supporters were chanting.

Jan 20, 2025 · Channel 9 have resisted calls to stand down Tony Jones from their coverage of the Australian Open, however the TV veteran has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic.

Jan 20, 2025 · Channel Nine's Tony Jones shouted "Novak, he's overrated, Novak's a has-been, Novak kick him out" towards Djokovic fans while live on air at the Australian Open on Friday.

Jan 20, 2025 · Channel 9 host Tony Jones has angered Novak Djokovic’s supporters by going rogue and sledging the Serbian superstar on a live broadcast.

Jan 20, 2025 · Tennis great Novak Djokovic refused to grant an interview after the Australian Open in protest of comments by television reporter Tony Jones.

Jan 19, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia — 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...

Jan 20, 2025 · “We look forward to further showcasing his Australian Open campaign at Melbourne Park.” During an appearance on a TV show Monday, Jones said he intended his words as “banter” and apologized to Djokovic “if he felt that I disrespected him.”