Tony Jones copping a battering on Twitter after his interview with Naomi Osaka. Understandable, as it was quite cringeworthy.
Sam Smith and Jim Courier were great, but Tony kept chipping in with bizarre and condescending questions. He seems to have a knack for saying too much.
Tony Jones from Q&A should replace him.
He is suited for 6pm Sport and live sports coverage providing he does not get the opportunity to banter.
He most certainly isn’t suited for hosting 6pm News. That’s the worry with the impending Hitch retirement!
That’s why I didn’t watch this interview after Osaka’s Win.
Tony Jones currently trending number 2 in Australia -earlier was number 1.
Will he get to interview the men’s final winner?
Tony Jones infuriates fans for his post Australian Open final interview with Naomi Osaka
They were absolutely stupid questions.
What was he thinking, and telling her to spend the prizemoney here.
I think Tony should just stick to presenting.
Jim Courier is a much better interviewer.
and that’s saying something.
I didn’t see TJ’s IV but let’s be honest, the media will nitpick at anything and turn it into a big deal - was it really that bad?
narrator’s voice - yes. Yes it was that bad.
Just watched it. Good god.
I agree 100%,
Why did he even bother? Is he trying to make a name for himself or something?
James Bracey would be a far better interviewer.
Agree. I thought he had done a good job hosting the coverage up until that interview.
Or to try and kiss somebody that doesn’t like him!
NADAL v DJOKOVIC IN MEN’S FINAL
Two of the greatest players the game has ever seen, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic , will go head-to-head in the Men’s Final of the Australian Open tonight on Nine from 6.30pm.
When they walk out on to Rod Laver Arena, it will mark the 53rd encounter between the two superstars.
Djokovic is seeking a record-breaking 7th Australian Open crown while Nadal is attempting to become the first man to win each Grand Slam event at least two times.
Historically, this match-up has evolved to become one of the greatest rivalries in tennis and tonight’s final is shaping up to be a classic encounter.
Starts 2.30pm AEDT
MEN’S DOUBLES FINAL
KONTINEN / PEERS v HERBERT / MAHUT
Starts 6.30pm AEDT
MEN’S FINAL
NOVAK DJOKOVIC v RAFAEL NADAL
I want Rafa to win
Rebecca Maddern hosting the post match and will be conducting the interview with Novak.
No Tony Jones??
Channel 9 Perth cut out the post match talk between Rebecca Maddern, Lleyton hewitt and Jim Courier to go to news. You can watch the post match talk with Novak Djokovic on 9Gem.
No TJ but still dumb questioning from Bec. ‘Do you miss your kids’. Like nah he can’t stand them.
Refreshing having Courier there at least to cut to the Tennis oriented questions.
That wasn’t too bad. A lot of ppl can relate to that question. She’s far better than Tony.
I think Tony might be a little over worked with News, Today and the Tennis.
Or he was purposely sidelined.
