Channel 9 host Tony Jones has angered Novak Djokovic’s supporters by going rogue and sledging the Serbian superstar on a live broadcast.

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

Marcos Baghdatis labeled Tony Jones' comments about Novak Djokovic as "disrespectful and racist" as the Cypriot tennis legend believes the host deserves to be banned from further covering the Australian Open.

Channel Nine host Tony Jones apologises for a comment — labelled "insulting and offensive" by Novak Djokovic — that prompted the 24-time major winner to boycott on-court interviews.

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.

The Serbian Council of Australia has called for veteran Channel 9 broadcaster Tony Jones to be sacked after lodging a complaint with the Human Rights Commission over his controversial Novak Djokovic comments.

Grand Slam champ looks to move on from controversy after Australian reporter clarifies comments. Favorites Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek advance.

Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air.

Channel 9's Tony Jones' comments caught the attention of the tennis star, his fans and even the Australian prime minister

It’s game, set and match to Novak Djovokic. The Serbian tennis ace has received and “acknowledged” an apology from Australian broadcaster Channel Nine over comments made by its reporter, Toby Jones. Djovokic had boycotted an on-court interview after his third-round victory at the Australian Open in Melbourne this week.