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

Australian Open 2025: 10-time champion Novak Djokovic engaged in a light-hearted chat with a heckler at the Rod Laver Arena after his comfortable third-round win over Tomas Machac on Friday.

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,

Alexander Volkanovski has supported Novak Djokovic over the tennis star’s post-match interview snub down under. Djokovic, 37, overcame Jiri Lehecka in the Australian Open on Sunday to book a

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.

Djokovic has beaten Alcaraz four times in seven overall meetings, including a victory in the final at the Paris Olympics last August

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Novak Djokovic declined a post-match TV interview after winning in the fourth round of the Australian Open after an on-air personality from the local Australian broadcaster of the tournament made negative comments about him in front of Serbian fans.

Novak Djokovic declined to be interviewed after his Austrian Open match on Sunday because of some remarks a television host made toward Serbian fans, and the host has now issued a public apology.

Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) win and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz.