Tony Jones, Novak Djokovic and Australian Open

Tony Jones apologizes to Novak Djokovic after ‘insulting and offensive’ Australian Open comments
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 apologizes to Novak Djokovic ‘for any disrespect’ during on-air comments
Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”
Serbia’s Davis Cup captain says Tony Jones ‘should be banned for life’ after ‘mocking’ Novak Djokovic during Australian Open
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 airs explosive new claim about Novak Djokovic amid Australian Open controversy
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.
Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic over Australian Open comments that sparked interview boycott
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.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's Davis Cup qualifier
A week after a hamstring injury ended his run at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic, 37, withdrew from Serbia's Davis Cup first-round qualifier, the country's tennis federation said on Tuesday, a move captain Viktor Troicki said has "weakened" the team.
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Novak Djokovic's friend calls on Tony Jones to never again be allowed to cover tennis
Jones got into trouble after making some controversial remarks about Djokovic and his fans at the Australian Open.
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Tony Jones issues apology to Novak Djokovic for controversial comments
Jones' words made Novak and his army of fans worldwide furious. Djokovic, who likes a good joke himself, did not enjoy Jones' ...
Who is channel 9 commentator Tony Jones, who called Tennis legend Novak Djokovic ‘overrated’ and later apologised?
Novak Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated ...
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Novak Djokovic responds to Tony Jones' apology after calling out host
Novak Djokovic has accepted Channel 9 host Tony Jones' apology after publicly revealing that he ditched an on-court ...
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Watch: Novak Djokovic mocked by Tony Jones on Channel 9
Novak Djokovic lived up to the odds and joined Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian ...
It’s a tornado in a thimble, but Djokovic needs to get off his high horse
He wasn’t delivering a finely argued judgment on Djokovic or his tennis. He was engaging in banter.It was all a bit silly, ...
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Novak Djokovic Channel Nine boycott backed amid Tony Jones drama
Novak Djokovic's boycott of the Australian Open host broadcaster has been met with support by some of the sport's biggest ...
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley responds to player criticism of on-court interviews - after US star lashed out at 'disrespectful' questioning
American star Ben Shelton notably hit out at some interviewers working at the tournament, claiming that the lines of questioning he and other players had received were 'disrespectful'.