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

The host broadcaster has apologized after Novak Djokovic declined to do a customary post-match on court interview at the Australian Open Sunday to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the TV network.

Djokovic, 37, said comments made by Channel Nine presenter Tony Jones "made a mockery of Serbian fans" and were "insulting and offensive" towards him. The presenter and Australian TV network have now apologised.