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

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 host Tony Jones has issued an apology after Novak Djokovic snubbed an on-court interview with Jim Courier at the Australian Open on Sunday night over comments Jones made 48 hours earlier. There were extraordinary scenes on Sunday night when Djokovic opted against the traditional on-court interview and simply issued a statement to the

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".

The Australian Open witnessed a storm of controversy as Novak Djokovic boycotted Channel Nine’s coverage following remarks by veteran broadcaster Tony Jones. Djokovic, a 10-time Australian Open champion,

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.

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,

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,

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.