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.

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.

Tennis fans react to Australian Channel 9 sports broadcaster Tony Jones's apology to Novak Djokovic over on-air comments.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night that the 10-times Australian Open champion considered "insulting and offensive".

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

Novak Djokovic has revealed he refused to conduct an on-court interview with Jim Courier for Channel 9 on Sunday night at the Australian Open due to disparaging remarks made by Tony Jones on Friday. There were extraordinary scenes on Sunday night when Djokovic opted against the traditional on-court interview and simply issued a statement to the

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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.

Jannik Sinner of Italy holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup aloft after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia,

Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history with a stunning Australian Open victory, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final. The Italian world number one secured his third Grand Slam title,