Novak, Djokovic and Tony Jones
Djokovic demanded a public apology from Tony Jones over “offensive comments” he made about the former world No. 1 during a live broadcast.
Tennis fans react to Australian Channel 9 sports broadcaster Tony Jones's apology to Novak Djokovic over on-air comments.
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.
Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.
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".
Alex de Minaur is through to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time, defeating American giant-killer Alex Michelsen.
Tony Jones, an announcer at Australia’s Channel 9, has issued an apology for comments that led to Novak Djokovic refusing to speak with anyone at the channel during the Australian Open.
Record crowds roamed Melbourne Park, new stars emerged, and old ones wound back the clock. Revellers had fun at the party court, but the same conduct was not welcomed by the players as it bled into the big matches.
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Martina Navratilova fully stood behind Ben Shelton's harsh criticism of Australian Open broadcasters as the tennis legend highlights that certain interviewers must level up their game. After beating Lorenzo Sonego to make the semifinal at Melbourne Park, the American tennis star had something he wanted to publicly say.
Former Florida tennis champion Ben Shelton has taken the tennis world by storm since leaving Gainesville in 2022. He attracted more attention after advancing to semifinals Tuesday.