Tony Jones, a longtime presenter on Australia’s Channel Nine, has become synonymous with both sports broadcasting excellence and live TV controversies. His recent remarks about Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open reignited public scrutiny of a career littered with awkward exchanges,

Djokovic has been known to pick a battle with fans in the crowd because it spurs him to play better, and he often thrives off being public enemy No.1. The 10-time Australian Open champion will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals in Melbourne, but will head into the match as a heavy underdog.

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.