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.

It was an ill-fated attempt at a joke which horribly backfired. When Tony Jones, the veteran sports broadcaster, made his rabble-rousing remarks about Novak Djokovic in front of a sea of Serbian fans at 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,

Novak Djokovic says he will not conduct on-court interviews at the Australian Open until he receives an apology for “disrespect” from an Australian television presenter. Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday,

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.

The Australian Open witnessed a storm of controversy as Novak Djokovic boycotted Channel Nine’s coverage following remarks by veteran broadcaster Tony Jones. Djokovic, a 10-time Australian Open champion,

Nine’s veteran sports host has apologised on air “for any disrespect” felt by the 10-time Australian Open champion, as the Serbian Council of Australia calls for him to be fired.

Novak Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated

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.

An Australian broadcaster has issued a grovelling apology after making "insulting and offensive" remarks about Novak Djokovic. Seething Djokovic caused a stir yesterday by snubbing the customary post-match on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to set up a blockbuster quarter-final with Carlos Alcaraz.