NEW YORK — Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova referred to as out Tennis Channel commentator Jon Wertheim on social media on Sunday for what she referred to as “protection that targeted on my look relatively than my efficiency.”
Wertheim later posted an apology, acknowledging what he mentioned had been “deeply regrettable feedback off-air” that “inadvertently made it to reside air.”
Krejcikova performed final week within the WTA Finals, which had been proven on Tennis Channel.
She is a 28-year-old from the Czech Republic who additionally gained a Grand Slam singles title on the 2020 French Open and owns seven main doubles trophies, too.
“As an athlete who has devoted herself to this sport, it was disappointing to see one of these unprofessional commentary. This isn’t the primary time one thing like that is taking place in sports activities world. I’ve usually chosen to not communicate up, however I consider it’s time to handle the necessity for respect and professionalism in sports activities media,” Krejcikova wrote. “These moments distract from the true essence of sport and the dedication all athletes carry to the sector. I really like tennis deeply, and I wish to see it represented in a manner that honours the dedication we make to compete at this stage.”
Wertheim additionally works for Sports activities Illustrated and is a 60 Minutes correspondent.
