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.”

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 ...

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.

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.

Renowned tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg wrote on X: “Tony Jones has “apologised,” but it’s one of those hollow apologies where he apologises for how it made someone feel, not what he did, and he makes clear that he disagrees with the feelings. “I do apologise” shouldn’t become “I do apologise if”.

Novak Djokovic lived up to the odds and joined Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian legend defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka in three sets on the iconic Rod Laver Arena and earned a place in the top eight in the first Major of the new season.

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, the Serb just briefly thanked the crowd for coming to watch and went his way.

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

Tony Jones, an announcer at Australia’s Channel 9, has issued an apology for comments that led to Novak Djokovic refusing to speak with anyone at the channel during the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic remains one of the best tennis competitors today. At the age of 37, we have yet to see a decline in the Serbian star’s level of performance.