Andy Roddick released a hasty version of his hugely popular podcast after one of his main contributors became embroiled in a major controversy due to remarks he made while working for The Tennis Channel.
During the Tennis Channel’s preview of Barbora Krejcikova’s matchup with Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals of the season-ending tournament in Riyadh, journalist Jon Wertheim made the regrettable remarks.
Wertheim was quick to post an apology as he wrote: “During a Tennis Channel studio show on Friday, I made some deeply regrettable comments off-air. I acknowledge them. I apologise for this. I reached out immediately and apologised to the player. I realise: I know I am not the victim here. It was neither professional nor charitable of the person I strive to be. I am accountable. I own this. I am sorry.”
Since The Tennis Channel announced that Wertheim would be permanently removed from their guest list, the story has taken a significant turn.
Wertheim personally apologized to Krejcikova once more in a social media post that Roddick and the Serve podcast team shared on their platforms. Roddick claimed that his colleague had stepped in s*** with his remarks.
Roddick said: “If you are a listener of the show, we pride ourselves on leading into uncomfortable topics in tennis. That doesn’t end when it’s one of us. Our good friend, my co-host, my partner-in-crime Jon Wertheim, said something on a hot mic. No one was aware they were on a hot mic. I know he is as a person. I also know he stepped in s***. I said we have to come on and acknowledge it, even when it’s not comfortable.”
Barbora Krejcikova in 2024
Currently ranked no.10, the Czech played her last match on the 8th of November when she surrendered to world no.5 Qinwen Zheng 6-3 7-5 in the semifinal in Riyadh (draw).
During this season Krejcikova has achieved a compiled 21-16 match record. The Czech has won 1 title in Wimbledon.
Barbora Krejcikova in 2024
Currently ranked no.10, the Czech played her last match on the 8th of November when she surrendered to world no.5 Qinwen Zheng 6-3 7-5 in the semifinal in Riyadh (draw).
Until now, during this year the Czech owns a composed 21-16 record. Barbora has won 1 title in Wimbledon.