Tony Jones says Novak Djokovic saga is making Australia into ‘an international joke’

Sports broadcaster Tony Jones, who is filling in as 3AW Mornings host, says Australia is “on the verge of becoming an international joke” for its treatment of Novak Djokovic.

The world number one tennis player has had his visa cancelled after spending eight hours in a room at Melbourne Airport after arriving in the country for the Australian Open.

“We look like hicksville at the moment,” Tony Jones said.

“I don’t think he should be here, but given that the exemption was ticked of my medical authorities, credible medical authorities, why now? Why the about-face?

“It will go to the courts. It’s going to be a long, drawn out saga.

“This is an absolute dog’s breakfast.”

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Novak Djokovic refused entry into Australia