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Channel Nine Issues Apology To Djokovic Over Presenter's Remark That Sparks Interview Boycott
Australian Open Champion: The host broadcaster Channel Nine has issued an apology to tennis legend Novak Djokovic after its presenter Tony Jones mocked the 24-time Grand Slam winner and his Serbian fans at the Australian Open. This led the Serb to boycott the customary on-court interview after his fourth-round win on Sunday.
In his fourth-round fixture, Djokovic defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) to stay on track for his 100th career title, and record 25th major. But the Serbian great opted not to give a customary on-court interview, revealing that he would not speak to the host broadcaster until he received an apology.
On Friday's live broadcast, host Jones sang to the crowd, live on air. "Novak, he's overrated," Jones sang. "Novak's a has-been. Novak, kick him out. Boy, I'm glad they can't hear me. Anyway, let's get onto the tennis". That remark did not sit well with Djokovic and the 10-time Australian Open Champion, boycotted the on-court interview after Sunday's win.
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