Jan 20, 2025 · Channel 9 host Tony Jones has angered Novak Djokovic’s supporters by going rogue and sledging the Serbian superstar on a live broadcast. Jones was reading the sports news for Nine’s evening news bulletin live from Melbourne Park on Friday night when a large group of Djokovic fans holding Serbian flags began cheering in the background behind him.

Jan 20, 2025 · Channel 9 presenter Tony Jones was overlooking a group of Serbian fans while recording a dispatch from Melbourne Park Friday night. Joining in with their chants in support of Djokovic, he...

Jan 20, 2025 · Television presenter Tony Jones during a live cross at Melbourne Park venue for the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) Read More

Jan 20, 2025 · Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park.

Jan 19, 2025 · Under-fire Channel 9 journalist Tony Jones has claimed he apologised to Novak Djokovic and his “camp” 48 hours ago for his disrespectful chanting towards Serbian tennis fans at Melbourne Park.

Jan 20, 2025 · Novak Djokovic has accepted the apology made by Nine host Tony Jones which sparked his decision to snub an on-court interview after his fourth-round win at the Australian Open.

Jan 20, 2025 · Channel 9 have resisted calls to stand down Tony Jones from their coverage of the Australian Open, however the TV veteran has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic.

Veteran Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones has been slammed by fans for “disrespecting” Novak Djokovic during his cross on the 6pm news on Friday night. Jones, was reading the sport segment from the Australian Open in front of rowdy Serbian fans, who were getting ready to watch Djokovic’s third-round clash.

Jan 19, 2025 · Channel 9 newsreader Tony Jones was conducting a sport segment from Melbourne Park in front of Serbian fans on Friday, who were waiting to watch Djokovic’s third-round clash with Tomas Machac.

Jan 20, 2025 · Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park. Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 GMT on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app