Channel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic over ‘banter’ that led to coverage boycott

Australian Open star had refused to speak with Nine’s presentersVeteran broadcaster acknowledges he ‘let down’ Serbian fans Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after comments the veteran broadcaster made at the Australian Open led to the Serbian tennis star boycotting Channel Nine’s coverage of the tournament.Djokovic opted not to give a customary on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka on Sunday to move into this year’s quarter-finals, before revealing he would not speak to the host broadcaster until he received an apology from Jones. Continue reading...

Jan 20, 2025 - 00:16
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Channel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises to Novak Djokovic over ‘banter’ that led to coverage boycott
  • Australian Open star had refused to speak with Nine’s presenters
  • Veteran broadcaster acknowledges he ‘let down’ Serbian fans

Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after comments the veteran broadcaster made at the Australian Open led to the Serbian tennis star boycotting Channel Nine’s coverage of the tournament.

Djokovic opted not to give a customary on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka on Sunday to move into this year’s quarter-finals, before revealing he would not speak to the host broadcaster until he received an apology from Jones. Continue reading...

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