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".

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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.

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Reporter Tony Jones has said sorry to Novak Djokovic after the tennis great boycotted an interview over "insulting and offensive comments".

Novak Djokovic has said he will avoid doing interviews on court at the Australian Open until he receives an apology from the Nine Network