Tony Jones Mocking Novak Djokovic Stirs Outrage Among Fans

Australian sports presenter Tony Jones has sparked controversy after mocking Novak Djokovic during a live broadcast at the Australian Open, calling him a 'has-been' while addressing a crowd of cheering fans. This incident occurred just before Djokovic's third-round match, where Jones attempted to incite the audience against the tennis star. Nick Kyrgios criticized Jones on social media, expressing disbelief that a broadcaster would insult a celebrated athlete in such a public manner. AFL player Jack Ginnivan also condemned Jones's comments as disrespectful to Djokovic, referring to him as the 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time). While some defended Jones as merely being sarcastic, the majority of responses from fans were negative, with many feeling his remarks were in poor taste. The backlash has highlighted the tensions surrounding public commentary on sports figures, particularly those with significant achievements like Djokovic.