The Tennis Channel has suspended journalist Jon Wertheim after he made remarks about the appearance of reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova on-air ... where she was beaten by Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals.

Barbora Krejcikova has criticised “unprofessional commentary” regarding her appearance on the US TV network Tennis Channel. The Wimbledon champion was taking part in the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia this week, the culmination to the regular women’s season, where she lost to Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals on Friday.

Tennis Channel analyst Jon Wertheim has been suspended indefinitely after making “unprofessional” remarks about female tennis players while on air

Barbora Krejcikova called for respect in sports media as she hit out at "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance on the Tennis Channel.

Tennis Channel responded to Barbora Krejcikova's criticism and indefinitely banned Jon Wertheim after the analyst was caught making a controversial comment about the reigning Wimbledon champion on air.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has called out Tennis Channel commentator Jon Wertheim on social media for what she called "coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance.”

The Tennis Channel has taken an analyst off air indefinitely after he made a disparaging remark about Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková.

"I believe it's time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports media," Krejčíková said in response

Controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has had his say on candid comments made by a journalist on the appearance of Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova.