Novak Djokovic isn’t the only Australian Open competitor dismayed by the commentary from broadcasters at this year’s tournament.

Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park.

US tennis player Ben Shelton claims that he has been “shocked” by the actions of TV broadcasters at the Australian Open, calling some of the interviews “negative” and “disrespectful”. Shelton’s comments come just a few days after Channel Nine presenter Tony Jones was forced to apologise to Novak Djokovic after jokingly saying on air that the Serbian was “overrated” and a “has-been”.

Ben Shelton has become the latest player to criticise “disrespectful” broadcaster and interviewer comments in the wake of Novak Djokovic’s criticism of Channel 9. World No 7 Djokovic was handed a public apology by Channel 9 and broadcaster Tony Jones this week after skipping a post-match on-court interview in round four.