The tennis world - and Elon Musk - back Novak Djokovic in his clash with 'insane' Tony Jones at the Australian Open
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Elon Musk has joined the chorus of anger directed at Tony Jones after the Channel Nine star's 'disgraceful' chant directed at Serbian tennis fans led to Novak Djokovic boycotting his post-match interview at the Australian Open on Sunday night. The drama began on Friday night when Jones - who is a major part of the host broadcaster's grand slam coverage - stood in front of a group of chanting Serbian fans on live TV and sledged the 24-time grand slam champion.
![[The 24-time grand slam champion was reacting to being mocked by Channel Nine star Tony Jones, who is pictured delivering a public apology on Monday morning]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/23/94276533-14302657-The_24_time_grand_slam_champion_was_reacting_to_being_mocked_by_-m-8_1737328466093.jpg)
'Welcome back to Melbourne Park, where you can see the Novak Djokovic fans, they're in full voice,' Jones said. 'The chants are quite extraordinary.'. He then turned round to face them and pantomimed some sledging chants of his own: 'Novak, he's overrated,' Jones sang. 'Novak's a has-been. Novak, kick him out.
![[Djokovic has received backing from some of the biggest names in tennis since the scandal broke - as well as the world's richest man, Elon Musk (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/23/94273721-14302657-image-a-9_1737328489778.jpg)
'Boy, I'm glad they can't hear me. Anyway, let's get onto the tennis.'. That led to Djokovic boycotting his on-court interview with Nine after he defeated Jiri Lehecka, with the 10-time Australian Open champion explaining that he won't be doing interviews with Nine until he receives a public apology after being booed by sections of the crowd.
![[Tennis legend Boris Becker didn't hold back in his criticism of Jones (pictured), questioning whether the Nine star should still be working at the tournament]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/23/94273719-14302657-image-a-10_1737328534165.jpg)
Novak Djokovic is pictured refusing to be interviewed after his victory on Sunday night at the Australian Open. The 24-time grand slam champion was reacting to being mocked by Channel Nine star Tony Jones, who is pictured delivering a public apology on Monday morning.
![[Becker was joined in slamming Jones by former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/19/23/94273703-14302657-image-a-11_1737328588440.jpg)
