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”.
Novak Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated
Tennis great Novak Djokovic refused to do the expected post ... ESPN reported that journalist Tony Jones “called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been,” sparking 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".
Channel Nine host Tony Jones apologises for a comment — labelled "insulting and offensive" by Novak Djokovic — that prompted the 24-time major winner to boycott on-court interviews.
Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued a full apology to Novak Djokovic which the Serbian star has acknowledged.
Novak Djokovic has received an apology from Australian broadcaster Tony Jones for comments the Serbian found insulting and offensive; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,
Ben Shelton used his post-match press conference after the Australian Open quarterfinals to call out the media for what he believes has been
At the end of his post-match presser, Shelton called out AO host broadcaster Channel 9 for what he believes is disrespect of players on air and in on-court interviews. The 21st-seeded Shelton said he's "been a little bit shocked" by a level of disdain he believes some interviews have displayed to some players and blasted that coverage as "embarrassing.
Novak Djokovic isn’t the only Australian Open competitor dismayed by the commentary from broadcasters at this year’s tournament. American Ben Shelton expressed disgust “with how players have been treated by the broadcasters this week,
Novak Djokovic’s controversy with Channel 9 host Tony Jones has become a major topic at the Australian Open. The Serbian did well to make sure the veteran broadcaster apologized but that has opened a floodgate of concerns.