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.

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued a full apology to Novak Djokovic which the Serbian star has acknowledged.

Jones' words made Novak and his army of fans worldwide furious. Djokovic, who likes a good joke himself, did not enjoy Jones' approach! The Serb called it disrespectful and skippe

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.

Channel 9 sports presenter Tony Jones is the sole reason Novak Djokovic refused to give an on-court interview after his fourth-round Australian Open win over Jiri Lehecka on Sunday night.

Djokovic has been known to pick a battle with fans in the crowd because it spurs him to play better, and he often thrives off being public enemy No.1. The 10-time Australian Open champion will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals in Melbourne, but will head into the match as a heavy underdog.

Jones has spoken out after Djokovic said he won't be speaking to Channel 9 for the remainder of the Australian Open.

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

At some point, sports villains do eventually become fan favorites if they persevere long enough. Fans eventually grow to respect and even adore the person who once bore their ire if they rise above the partisanship of sports fandom to the ethereal place of sports legendry.

Ben Shelton used his post-match press conference after the Australian Open quarterfinals to call out the media for what he believes has been

At the end of his post-match presser, Shelton called out AO host broadcaster Channel 9 for what he believes is disrespect of players on air and in on-court interviews. The 21st-seeded Shelton said he's "been a little bit shocked" by a level of disdain he believes some interviewers have displayed to some players and blasted that coverage as "embarrassing.