Tony Jones is branded RACIST in stunning human rights complaint that calls for him to be sacked for mocking Novak Djokovic - as Serb star's hidden message to fans is revealed
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Angry Serbian Australians have lodged an official complaint about Channel 9 reporter Tony Jones' comments on tennis star Novak Djokovic with the Human Rights Commission, claiming they were racist. Djokovic boycotted on-court interviews at the Australian Open, demanding an apology from Channel 9 for comments he called "insulting" and mocking toward Serbian fans.
![[Jones mocked Djokovic (pictured) and his supporters during the broadcast, leading to the Serbian star boycotting his on-court media commitments]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/20/02/94276545-14303211-image-a-10_1737340089324.jpg)
Host Tony Jones allegedly encouraged Djokovic supporters to cheer while mocking him live on air, unbeknownst to the crowd. '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.'.
![[The Serbian Council of Australia posted their letter of complaint on social media platform Facebook]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/20/02/94281297-14303211-image-a-22_1737339285941.jpg)
He then turned round to face them and delivered some sledging chants of his own: 'Novak, he's overrated,' Jones sang. 'Novak's a has-been. Novak, kick him out. 'Boy, I'm glad they can't hear me. Anyway, let's get onto the tennis.'. Djokovic declined a post-match interview after his win over Jiri Lehecka, prompting some boos from the audience. Instead, he issued a prepared statement, reiterating his refusal to engage with the broadcaster until the issue is resolved.
![[Djokovic did not fulfil his post-match media commitments on Sunday, only telling the crowd that he would not be conducting interviews until the issue was resolved]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/20/02/94281291-14303211-image-a-23_1737339297892.jpg)
Jones made a public apology on Monday. Channel 9 Australian Open host Tony Jones offended the Serbian Council of Australia with comments he made during the broadcast on Friday. Jones mocked Djokovic (pictured) and his supporters during the broadcast, leading to the Serbian star boycotting his on-court media commitments.
![[Djokovic wrote a message to his Serbian fans on the camera after his round four win at the Australian Open]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/20/02/94281299-14303211-Djokovic_wrote_a_message_to_his_Serbian_fans_on_the_camera_after-a-7_1737339849068.jpg)
