Tony Jones apologizes to Novak Djokovic after ‘insulting and offensive’ Australian Open comments
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.
Tony Jones’ apology to Novak Djokovic labelled as hollow
Renowned tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg wrote on X: “Tony Jones has “apologised,” but it’s one of those hollow apologies where he apologises for how it made someone feel, not what he did, and he makes clear that he disagrees with the feelings. “I do apologise” shouldn’t become “I do apologise if”.
Nine’s veteran sports host has apologised on air “for any disrespect” felt by the 10-time Australian Open champion, as the ...
The tennis superstar refused to speak to the broadcasters after the veteran newsreader's "insulting and offensive" remarks ...
Novak Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated ...
Tony Jones has somewhat contradicted Novak Djokovic's version of events, claiming he contacted the tennis star to apologise - ...
Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic but this is not the first time that he has committed unforced errors on air.
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