- ABC News
- November 10, 2024
Barbora Krejcikova called for respect and professionalism in sports media Sunday as she called out "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel. Krejcikova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, was competing this week at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she was beaten 6-3, 7-5 by Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals. During the Tennis Channel's coverage of the event on Friday, journalist Jon Wertheim, seemingly unaware that he was on the air, made a comment about Krejcikova's forehead that was met with criticism on social media. "As an athlete who has dedicated herself to this sport, it was disappointing to see this type of unprofessional commentary," Krejcikova wrote in a post on social media platform X. "This isn't the first time something like this is happening in [the] sports world. I've often chosen not to speak up, but I believe it's time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports...