. After making fun of Barbora Krejcikova, journalist John Wertheim apologizes

A few hours after being reframed by Barbora Krejcikova who did not appreciate the inappropriate remarks against her, Channel journalist John Wertheim apologized on X.

The journalist who criticized Barbora Krejcikova's physique apologized on X. | PHOTO : KATELYN MULCAHY/GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP


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  • The journalist who criticized Barbora Krejcikova's physique apologized on X. | PHOTO : KATELYN MULCAHY/GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

« I have often chosen not to speak out, but I believe it is time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports media » This is how Barbora Kerjcikova reacted after a journalist from the Tennis Channel, John Wertheim, made a bad joke about the player's physique. The journalist has since apologized.

On his X account, John Wertheim admitted his fault. Invoking “ a camera angle that distorted the forehead » by Barbora Kerjcikova, in an image broadcast by the channel, he then said: deeply regrettable comments » which he pronounced as a “ joke ».

The journalist also pleads technical error. “ Although this was a private rehearsal, this exchange was inadvertently broadcast live without context » he tried to justify.

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John Wertheim finally admitted his faults one last time: “ I am responsible. I'm sorry. »

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