MELBOURNE, Australia—The host broadcaster has apologized after Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match on court interview at the Australian Open Sunday to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the TV network.
Australia’s Nine Network apologizes to Novak Djokovic—seen here being sought for an interview by Jim Courier—saying “no harm was intended towards Novak or his fans.”Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park where a crowd of the player’s supporters were chanting.
Australia’s Nine Network issued a statement Monday and apologized to Djokovic “for any offense caused from comments made during a recent live cross.” “So, I can only again tell Novak what I told him 48 hours ago. And that is I do apologize if he felt that I disrespected him.”
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