Novak Djokovic has received an apology from an Australian reporter following some rude comments over the weekend at the 2025 Australian Open.
The 37-year-old tennis star skipped a post-match interview following his win against Jiri Lehecka, and it was due to some comments made by broadcast reporter Tony Jones.
“Novak is overrated … Novak‘s a has-been … Novak, kick him out… I am glad that they can’t hear me,” Tony said during a live broadcast on Friday night.
Novak then shared a video of why he skipped the post-match interview and how he felt about the comments made.
Now, Tony shared a public apology and explained his intent with the comments he made previously.
Keep reading to find out more…
“What’s been said the last 24 hours, what’s your reaction? Especially last night,” Tony was asked during a Monday morning broadcast. Which you can watch here.
“One of disappointment that it’s come to this.
The 37-year-old tennis star skipped a post-match interview following his win against Jiri Lehecka, and it was due to some comments made by broadcast reporter Tony Jones.
“Novak is overrated … Novak‘s a has-been … Novak, kick him out… I am glad that they can’t hear me,” Tony said during a live broadcast on Friday night.
Novak then shared a video of why he skipped the post-match interview and how he felt about the comments made.
Now, Tony shared a public apology and explained his intent with the comments he made previously.
Keep reading to find out more…
“What’s been said the last 24 hours, what’s your reaction? Especially last night,” Tony was asked during a Monday morning broadcast. Which you can watch here.
“One of disappointment that it’s come to this.
- 1/20/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Novak Djokovic is explaining his decision to skip a traditional interview.
The 37-year-old tennis player posted an explanation video on social media after he skipped the post-game interview after defeating Jiri Lehecka at the 2025 Australian Open on Sunday (January 19) at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion only shared words of gratitude to fans in his post-match interview with Jim Courier without answering any questions. Fans booed him for leaving so quickly, but it turns out that it had to do with him being offended by broadcaster Tony Jones.
The Australian reporter mocked Serbian tennis fans during a live broadcast and also slammed Novak, saying to them: “Novak is overrated … Novak‘s a has-been … Novak, kick him out… I am glad that they can’t hear me.”
Keep reading to find out more…
In a video, Novak explained his decision.
“I was hoping he was going to apologize in public,...
The 37-year-old tennis player posted an explanation video on social media after he skipped the post-game interview after defeating Jiri Lehecka at the 2025 Australian Open on Sunday (January 19) at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion only shared words of gratitude to fans in his post-match interview with Jim Courier without answering any questions. Fans booed him for leaving so quickly, but it turns out that it had to do with him being offended by broadcaster Tony Jones.
The Australian reporter mocked Serbian tennis fans during a live broadcast and also slammed Novak, saying to them: “Novak is overrated … Novak‘s a has-been … Novak, kick him out… I am glad that they can’t hear me.”
Keep reading to find out more…
In a video, Novak explained his decision.
“I was hoping he was going to apologize in public,...
- 1/19/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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