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".

Jones returned to Channel 9 on Monday morning after it was revealed his “unprofessional” taunting of Serbian fans was the reason Novak Djokovic sensationally aborted his post-match interview with Jim Courier on Sunday night.

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+,

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.

Veteran Channel 9 broadcaster Tony Jones not only managed to anger the greatest men’s tennis player of all time, but an entire nation with an ill attempt at humour.

Nine’s veteran sport host has apologised on air “for any disrespect” felt by the ten-time Australian Open champion, as the Serbian Council of Australia call for him to be fired.

Alex de Minaur is through to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time, defeating American giant-killer Alex Michelsen.

Channel 9 host Tony Jones has issued a full apology to Novak Djokovic which the Serbian star has acknowledged.

Former player turned pundits, John McEnroe and Mary Joe Fernandez gave their opinion on the Tony Jones controversy. The Channel 9 broadcaster mocked Novak Djokovic and the Serb latter demanded an apology.

Australian sports commentator Tony Jones apologised to Novak Djokovic on Monday for the disparaging comments made at the Australian Open. Last week’s unsavoury incident led Melbourne Park’s ten-time champion Djokovic to decline a customary on-court interview on Sunday,

Jones has spoken out after Djokovic said he won't be speaking to Channel 9 for the remainder of the Australian Open.