According to a report from the Associated Press on November 12th quoted by Global Network, the US Tennis Channel commentator Wertheim was "indefinitely suspended" for casually commenting on the appearance of players. According to reports, during the WTA finals match between Krejitskova and Zheng Qinwen , CBS tennis commentator Wertheim said when adjusting the camera: "Who do I look like? Klay Gitskova? ""When Krejitskova and Zheng Qinwen came on the court, look at their foreheads..." Many netizens expressed anger at Wertheim's casual comments on the player's appearance and asked him to apologize.
On November 10, Krejitskova publicly accused Wertheim on social platforms, “You may have heard about the recent incident on the Tennis Channel during the WTA Finals. "As an athlete who plays this sport, it's unprofessional to see this," Krejitskova added. The comments are disappointing. This is not the first time something like this has happened in the sports world. I often choose not to speak out, but I believe it is time to address the issues of respect and professionalism in sports media. The true essence and attention to the dedication of all athletes on the court. I deeply love tennis and I hope to see it presented in a way that respects the commitment of athletes."
After the comments were fermented on the Internet, netizens asked. Wertheim apologized.
Subsequently, Wertheim himself issued an apology statement, admitting that he "made deeply regrettable remarks during the live broadcast" and "inadvertently appeared on the live broadcast." He explained that during a private rehearsal, he was asked to adjust the shot. He noticed that the low-angle shot made his forehead look like a picture of a certain player and made a joke. He acknowledged that his comments were unprofessional and took responsibility for them and apologized.
According to the Associated Press report on the 11th, the US Tennis Channel responded quickly and issued a statement saying that Wertheim's "inappropriate comments" violated the channel's "respect for others" standard for employees and decided to suspend him indefinitely. Suspension.
Information shows that Wertheim is a senior columnist for "Sports Illustrated" and joined CBS TV's ace news program "60 Minutes" in 2017. , working as a reporter and commentator for Tennis Channel.
Czech tennis player Krejcikova, 28, is the Grand Slam women's singles champion at the 2021 French Open and 2024 Wimbledon. She is also a seven-time Grand Slam women's doubles champion, a three-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion and a Tokyo Olympics gold medalist in women's doubles. In the just-concluded WTA finals, Krejitskova lost to Zheng Qinwen and stopped in the semi-finals.
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For more exciting information, please download the "Jimu News" client in the application market. Please do not reprint without authorization. Welcome to provide news clues, and you will be paid once accepted. . The 24-hour reporting hotline is 027-86777777. According to a report from the Associated Press on November 12th quoted by Global Network, the US Tennis Channel commentator Wertheim was "indefinitely suspended" for casually commenting on the appearance of players. According to reports, during the WTA finals match between Krejitskova and Zheng Qinwen , CBS tennis commentator Wertheim said when adjusting the camera: "Who do I look like? Klay Gitskova? ""When Krejitskova and Zheng Qinwen came on the court, look at their foreheads..." Many netizens expressed anger at Wertheim's casual comments on the player's appearance and asked him to apologize. On November 10, Krejitskova publicly accused Wertheim on social platforms, “You may have heard about the recent incident on the Tennis Channel during the WTA Finals. "As an athlete who plays this sport, it's unprofessional to see this," Krejitskova added. The comments are disappointing. This is not the first time something like this has happened in the sports world. I often choose not to speak out, but I believe it is time to address the issues of respect and professionalism in sports media. The true essence and attention to the dedication of all athletes on the court. I deeply love tennis and I hope to see it presented in a way that respects the commitment of athletes." After the comments were fermented on the Internet, netizens asked. Wertheim apologized. Subsequently, Wertheim himself issued an apology statement, admitting that he "made deeply regrettable remarks during the live broadcast" and "inadvertently appeared on the live broadcast." He explained that during a private rehearsal, he was asked to adjust the shot. He noticed that the low-angle shot made his forehead look like a picture of a certain player and made a joke. He acknowledged that his comments were unprofessional and took responsibility for them and apologized. According to the Associated Press report on the 11th, the US Tennis Channel responded quickly and issued a statement saying that Wertheim's "inappropriate comments" violated the channel's "respect for others" standard for employees and decided to suspend him indefinitely. Suspension. Information shows that Wertheim is a senior columnist for "Sports Illustrated" and joined CBS TV's ace news program "60 Minutes" in 2017. , working as a reporter and commentator for Tennis Channel. Czech tennis player Krejcikova, 28, is the Grand Slam women's singles champion at the 2021 French Open and 2024 Wimbledon. She is also a seven-time Grand Slam women's doubles champion, a three-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion and a Tokyo Olympics gold medalist in women's doubles. In the just-concluded WTA finals, Krejitskova lost to Zheng Qinwen and stopped in the semi-finals. Jimu News Comprehensive Global Network, CCTV News (Source: Jimu News) For more exciting information, please download the "Jimu News" client in the application market. Please do not reprint without authorization. Welcome to provide news clues, and you will be paid once accepted. . The 24-hour reporting hotline is 027-86777777.
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