Tony Jones, Novak Djokovic and Australian Open
Channel 9 host Tony Jones has angered Novak Djokovic’s supporters by going rogue and sledging the Serbian superstar on a live broadcast.
Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic for calling him "overrated" and "a has-been". Djokovic boycotted an on-court interview on Sunday night and said he would continue to do so until Jones and Nine apologised. Sports reporter Tony Jones has ...
Novak Djokovic's boycott of the Australian Open host broadcaster has been met with support by some of the sport's biggest names.
Djokovic episode at the Australian Open is not the first time Jones’ ham-fisted attempts at on-screen humour have backfired
Serbian Davis Cup captain Viktor Troicki hits out of Australia's treatment of Novak Djokovic and calls for journalist Tony Jones to be banned from tennis for life.
Novak Djokovic lived up to the odds and joined Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian legend defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka in three sets on the iconic Rod Laver Arena and earned a place in the top eight in the first Major of the new season.
Renowned tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg wrote on X: “Tony Jones has “apologised,” but it’s one of those hollow apologies where he apologises for how it made someone feel, not what he did, and he makes clear that he disagrees with the feelings. “I do apologise” shouldn’t become “I do apologise if”.
Novak Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated
Tony Jones has somewhat contradicted Novak Djokovic's version of events, claiming he contacted the tennis star to apologise - over 24 hours before Djokovic launched his boycott of Channel 9 at the Australian Open. Djokovic refused to conduct an on-court ...
The Channel Nine presenter's failed attempt at humour in front of a crowd of Serbian fans turned into one of the most controversial moments of the Australian Open.
Serbia's Davis Cup captain Viktor Troicki has sensationally declared Tony Jones should be "banned for life" for his treatment of Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. And women's champion Madison Keys has been barred from playing her planned next tournament because her ranking is now too high.