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 9 have resisted calls to stand down Tony Jones from their coverage of the Australian Open, however the TV veteran has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic. There were stunning scenes on Sunday night when Djokovic snubbed an on-court interview with Jim Courier after his match,

Novak Djokovic has declined to do a customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country,

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,

Nick Kyrgios has taken a swipe at Channel 9 host Tony Jones after the presenter copped swift backlash over his comments towards Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Jones made an apology on Monday morning ahead of Australian Open coverage after a storm erupted when Djokovic refused to do a post-match interview on Channel 9.

Novak Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated

Nine’s veteran sport host has apologised on air “for any disrespect” felt by the ten-time Australian Open champion, as the Serbian Council of Australia call for him to be fired.

Veteran broadcaster Tony Jones has attempted to put to bed the drama surrounding himself and Novak Djokovic after the 24-time grand slam champion refused to give an on-court interview following his win fourth-round win over Jiri Lehecka on Sunday night.

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.