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Novak, he’s overrated, Novak’s a has-been, Novak, kick him out.”
Jones, a veteran sports presenter on Australia’s Channel 9, taunted a group of Djokovic fans at the Australian Open during a live broadcast on Friday, chanting That has angered Novak, which I completely understand now,
No harm was intended towards Novak or his fans,
It was a very awkward situation for me to face on the court today,
Thank you for being here tonight, I appreciate your presence and support and I'll see you in the next round.”
But Djokovic opted against a conversation and instead made a simple statement before being booed by some fans I do feel as though I’ve let down the Serbian fans,
Now I can stand here and put whatever spin I want in that, but it can only be interpreted as a throwback to the COVID years when he was kicked out (of Australia for not having a visa),
They come here with the flags and they provide so much colour and so much passion, and there was banter so I thought what I was doing was an extension of that banter,
Couple days ago the famous sports journalist who works for official broadcaster, Channel Nine here in Australia, made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me,
Novak acknowledges the apology has been given in public as requested, and is now moving on and focusing on his next match,
It’s way better just to talk to the public directly than go through the negativity filter of legacy media, ... Indeed.”
Musk posted in response, with Djokovic replying Nine would like to apologise to Novak Djokovic for any offence caused from comments made during a recent live cross. No harm was intended towards Novak or his fans. We look forward to further showcasing his Australian Open campaign at Melbourne Park.”
Channel Nine’s statement read Why is it always the most un athletic people calling out the best athletes in the world.”
Djokovic’s friend Nick Kyrgios tweeted How the **** does this guy still have a ******* job? It is putrid stuff,
Tony Jones, you absolute flop. ******* Chompers mate!”
Then Kyrgios even mocks Jones’ teeth, by stating I should also say the disrespect was extended, in many ways, to the Serbian fans,
I think Novak’s in a pretty good head space, he’s nice and angry. He plays his best tennis when he’s angry.”
Former Wimbledon finalist Pat Rafter believes the row could play in the Serbian’s favour, saying I was made aware on the Saturday morning from Tennis Australia via the Djokovic camp that the Djokovic camp was not happy at all with those comments,
Since then, he chose not to issue any public apology. Neither did Channel 9. So, since they’re official broadcasters, I chose not to give interviews for Channel 9.”
That was a lifetime ago,
said Svitolina, who fought back from 4-1 down in the first set before romping through by winning 11 out of the next 12 games, barely breaking sweat
