Djokovic said he wanted an apology from Channel 9 and Tony Jones, who called the 24-time Grand Slam champion overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic isn’t the only Australian Open competitor dismayed by the commentary from broadcasters at this year’s tournament.

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologized to Novak Djokovic for comments he says were intended to be “banter” and “humor.”

Shelton criticized Tony Jones' comments about Novak Djokovic as well as on-court interviews at the tournament.

Media treatment of the Australian Open competitors has been a heavily discussed topic at this year's major tournament thanks most in part to Novak Djokovic's comments about an Australian broadcaster.

Ben Shelton has become the latest player to criticise “disrespectful” broadcaster and interviewer comments in the wake of Novak Djokovic’s criticism of Channel 9. World No 7 Djokovic was handed a public apology by Channel 9 and broadcaster Tony Jones this week after skipping a post-match on-court interview in round four.