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The War of Words Against Women: Why the Controversy Surrounding Barbora Krejcikova is a Societal Problem

The War of Words Against Women: Why the Controversy Surrounding Barbora Krejcikova is a Societal Problem

The Tennis Channel removed sports journalist Jon Wertheim off the air indefinitely after he made inappropriate comments about the 2024 Wimbledon Champion.

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Nov 13, 2024
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I’m vexed. While I was still processing the 2024 Election results, this Trumpified behavior hit tennis.

The Tennis Channel removed veteran sports journalist Jon Wertheim from the air indefinitely after he made disparaging comments about two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova.

India’s FirstPost Sports covered the incident.

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