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

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

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,

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.

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.