Tennis Channel analyst Jon Wertheim was suspended indefinitely after making 'unprofessional' comments about 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova.
Tennis Channel analyst Jon Wertheim was suspended indefinitely for 'unprofessional' comments about a female player while on air. It was a hot-mic moment for Wertheim, also a '60 Minutes' correspondent, who commented on Barbora Krejcikova’s appearance during the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Wertheim’s comment came during Krejcikova’s loss to Zheng Qinwen, this year’s Olympic gold medalist in women’s singles, while he was on screen.
Who do you think I am, Barbora Krejcikova,' Wertheim said during the TV segment, thinking he was not being aired. 'Look at the forehead when Krejcikova and Jon take the court.' Krejcikova responded to Wertheim’s comments, saying it was 'unprofessional commentary.' 'As an athlete who has dedicated herself to this sport, it was disappointing to see this type of unprofessional commentary,' Krejcikova wrote in a social media post.
These moments distract from the true essence of sport and the dedication all athletes bring to the field. I love tennis deeply, and I want to see it represented in a way that honors the commitment we make to compete at this level.' Wertheim issued an apology to Krejcikova via social media. 'I made some deeply regrettable comments off-air,' Wertheim said. 'I acknowledge them. I apologize for them. I reached out immediately and apologized to the player.
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