Leading TV presenter Tony Jones has apologised on-air after making offensive comments about Novak Djokovic and his Serbian supporters during the Australian Open. Djokovic boycotted a post-match interview in protest, prompting Jones to reiterate his regret for the misunderstanding and acknowledge the impact on Serbian fans.
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