On 17 January 2025, 9News Melbourne aired a live broadcast as part of its 6pm bulletin that referred to Novak Djokovic's attendance at the Australian Open (Broadcast).
Nine sincerely apologises to the Serbian Council of Australia, its members and the wider Serbian-Australian community for any offence caused as a result of the Broadcast.
No harm, nor any offence, was intended to the Serbian-Australian community.
Nine thanks, and is pleased to have co-operatively worked with, the Serbian Council of Australia to address and resolve their concerns in respect of the Broadcast.