Krejcikova demands respect: unprofessional comments in tennis!

Krejcikova demands respect: unprofessional comments in tennis!

Saudi Arabia - The Czech tennis icon Barbora Krejcikova reacted to “unprofessional” comments about their appearance, which have fallen on the US broadcaster tennis channel. Krejcikova, the Wimbledon winner, was deployed at the WTA finals in Saudi Arabia, where she was defeated on Friday in the semi-finals against the Chinese Zheng Qinwen.

In a moment that was broadcast live, the prominent American tennis journalist Jon Wertheim said: "Who do you think, am I? Barbora Krejcikova? Look at your forehead when Krejcikova and Zheng are on the pitch." This remark caused excitement on social media, and Krejcikova was not long asked to comment on her opinion. On the X platform she explained: "It is disappointing to hear such unprofessional comments that concentrate on my appearance instead of my performance."

A call to respect and professionalism

The 27-year-old athlete, who is passionate about her sport, emphasized that such comments distract from the true spirit of sport. "I often kept silent, but it is time to address the need for respect and professionalism in the sports media. These moments distract from the devotion that all athletes bring to the field," she continued. Krejcikova, who loves tennis over everything, calls for a representation of the sport that recognizes and respects the dedication of the athletes.