Barbora Krejcikova, the 2024 Wimbledon champion, has publicly addressed Jon Wertheim's disparaging comments about her appearance, made off-air during a Tennis Channel broadcast. The incident, which occurred on November 10, 2024, came to light after Krejcikova's defeat to Zheng Qinwen in the WTA Finals semi-finals. Wertheim, a veteran Sports Illustrated employee, was caught comparing his looks to Krejcikova's while unaware he was still on air. This sparked significant backlash on social media, prompting Krejcikova to express her disappointment and call for greater professionalism and respect in sports media. She emphasized that such comments undermine the dedication and hard work of female athletes. Following the uproar, Wertheim issued a public apology on X, acknowledging the inappropriateness of his remarks. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of female athletes in the media, echoing past controversies such as the 2013 incident involving Marion Bartoli and the BBC. [1d1021c5][634c4839]