US EditionBarbora Krejcikova: Tennis analyst Jon Wertheim taken off air over comment about Wimbledon champion's forehead
- Barbora Krejcikova called for "respect and professionalism" in sports media after comments on her appearance were made during a Tennis Channel broadcast.
- Jon Wertheim made "an inappropriate comment" about Krejcikova's forehead, according to a statement from Tennis Channel.
- Wertheim apologised on social media, stating he made "deeply regrettable comments off-air" during the show.
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Tennis Channel Removes Jon Wertheim 'Indefinitely' After 'Inappropriate Comment' About Pro Player Barbora Krejčíková
"I believe it's time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports media," Krejčíková said in responseRoy Rochlin/Getty; AELTC/Christopher Raphael via Getty I Jon Wertheim; Barbora KrejčíkováThe Tennis Channel has benched Jon Wertheim after he made an “inappropriate comment” regarding professional player Barbora Krejčíková. In a tweet shared to his X account, the 54-year-old journalist issued an apology, by first saying that he w…
Tennis Channel removes Jon Wertheim for 'inappropriate' remark about Barbora Krejcikova
Longtime Tennis Channel commentator Jon Wertheim was been removed from air “indefinitely” after he made an “inappropriate comment” about tennis star Barbora Krejcikova, the network announced Sunday.
Reframed by the tennis player on the social network X, Jon Wertheim then apologized.
Barbora Krejcikova, the 10th Wimbledon champion in the world, has been the victim of bodyshaming. Jon Wertheim, executive editor of Sports Illustrated, unaware of being on live TV, had teased her for the look of her forehead. An apology was not enough for the journalist to keep his job: shortly after, he was notified of his indefinite suspension. “As an athlete who has dedicated herself to the sport, it was disappointing to see this type of unpr…
Jon Wertheim issues grovelling apology after being kicked off air for mocking Wimbledon champion's looks
Jon Wertheim has issued an apology online for his 'deeply regrettable comments' about Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova's appearance while live on air.The American tennis journalist was appearing on US TV network Tennis Channel via zoom to talk about the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.The broadcast was showing Krejcikova's match against Qinwen Zheng when the coverage cut back to the studio with nobody seemingly aware.The hosts were seen scribbli…
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