- Saga saw Djokovic Boicott in the interview on the field in Open
- Jones labeled serbian a 'has been' on live tv cross
The former tennis star turned into Captain Serbian of the Davis Viktor Troicki Cup has asked that the commentator of the Nine Tony Jones channel be prohibited to cover the sport for life after the Novak Djokovic saga in the Australian Open.
In scenes now Infames, Jones labeled 10 times winner in Melbourne Park 'overvalued' and a 'has been' during a live television cross.
A furious Djokovic then boycotted an interview on the court with the station until he received a public apology from Jones, who then told the spectators that his choice of words was simply “jokes.”
Djokovic said Jones made fun of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me. '
And after Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the Davis Cup of Serbia against Denmark this weekend due to the thigh injury he suffered in Melbourne during his defeat in the semifinal, Troicki declared that Jones must be transferred by The free network in the air.
'There was the situation around the Nine channel, which I also noticed. If I had hired that journalist (Jones), he would have said goodbye immediately. I would never work again, “Troicki told the Balavip Sports Website.
The Captain of the Serbia Cup Davis Viktor Troicki (in the photo to the left) has asked that the commentator of the Nine Tony Jones channel be prohibited to cover the sport for life after the Novak Djokovic saga at the Australia Open
In scenes now Infames, Tony Jones (in the photo) labeled the winner 10 in Melbourne Park 'overvalued' and a 'has been' during a live television cross
A furious Novak Djokovic then boycotted an interview on the court with the station until he received a public apology from Tony Jones
'Mocking an athlete during the tournament is unacceptable. I don't think an apology is enough. “I think it should be forbidden for life to cover tennis.”
Troicki was not over yet, claiming that Djokovic is unfairly addressed to Melbourne.
The Covid saga follows in 2022, where the 24 -time Grand Slam winner was sent home by the then Immigration Minister Alex Hawke for not having been vaccinated.
Djokovic also sensationally said that he was poisoned with leadership when he stopped at the Melbourne's Park hotel.
'I think they are treating Novak worse and worse. It is surprising and disappointing to see the best player of all time experiencing so many bad things in Australia again, 'Troicki said.
“After Covid and what they did a few years ago, it has never been the same.”
Troicki also attacked the crowd of the Australian Open, so he perceived as “disrespectful” behavior.
'They booed him (Djokovic) after the injury, which I don't think happens in any sport. Not even in football, where the crowd is normally wilder.
“That is why it was surprising to see, especially in a place where he has played his best tennis and has won 10 titles, which was booed after the injury.
“It was really disrespectful and disappointing.”
Serbia's ambassador to Australia, Rade Stefanovic, also expressed her “deep concern” to Channel Nine.
In a statement, the ambassador said: 'The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia considers the comments of Mr. Jones (as) totally inappropriate and disrespectful.
“Never an Australian athlete has been insulted and lacking in such a way by the media or no public official in Serbia.”