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.

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has angered Novak Djokovic’s supporters by going rogue and sledging the Serbian superstar on a live broadcast.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”

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,

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued an apology after Novak Djokovic snubbed an on-court interview with Jim Courier at the Australian Open on Sunday night over comments Jones made 48 hours earlier. There were extraordinary scenes on Sunday night when Djokovic opted against the traditional on-court interview and simply issued a statement to the

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

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.

Nick Kyrgios has taken a swipe at Channel 9 host Tony Jones after the presenter copped swift backlash over his comments towards Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Jones made an apology on Monday morning ahead of Australian Open coverage after a storm erupted when Djokovic refused to do a post-match interview on Channel 9.

Grand Slam champ looks to move on from controversy after Australian reporter clarifies comments. Favorites Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek advance.