Novak Djokovic reacts as Channel Nine’s Tony Jones apologises over 'banter' that sparked interview boycott
An Australian broadcaster has issued a grovelling apology after making "insulting and offensive" remarks about Novak Djokovic.
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Novak Djokovic Receives On-Air Apology From TV Host Over 'Insulting' Remarks During Australian Open
A leading TV presenter apologised on-air Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and his Serbian fans at the Australian Open, saying it was meant to be banter. The 37-year-old tennis great refused to do a routine on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Rod Laver Arena to make the quarter-finals on Sunday evening. Afterwards he said it was in protest at Tony Jones, a top sports presenter with host broadcaster Channel Nine, who he accused of "insulting and offensive comments" towards him and Serbian fans. Djokovic said he would boycott interviews with the TV station until he got an apology. "The comments were made on the news on the Friday night, which I considered to be banter. I considered it to be humour, which is consistent with most things I do," Jones said on Monday.
Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans
MELBOURNE : 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".