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Amanda Anisimova drank a mysterious beverage during her Cincinnati Open Round of 32 match against Alexandra Eala, baffling Tennis Channel commentators who speculated it might be beer; a court camera later confirmed it was Red Bull, and she went on to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Round of 16.
Tennis Channel has indefinitely suspended analyst Jon Wertheim following inappropriate comments about tennis player Barbora Krejcikova's appearance, which were accidentally aired. Wertheim apologized for the remarks, acknowledging they were unprofessional and not reflective of his character. Krejcikova expressed disappointment that the focus was on her appearance rather than her performance. The Tennis Channel also issued an apology and emphasized its commitment to maintaining respectfulness.
Barbora Krejcikova criticized the Tennis Channel for unprofessional remarks made about her appearance by journalist Jon Wertheim during a broadcast. Krejcikova, a top tennis player, emphasized the need for respect in sports media, highlighting that such comments detract from the sport's essence. Wertheim apologized, and the Tennis Channel has taken him off the air indefinitely, reaffirming their commitment to respectful conduct.
Carlos Alcaraz will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, June 4, at Roland Garros. The match is scheduled to start no earlier than 2:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel. Streaming options include Fubo and DirecTV, with free streaming available via VPN through Australian and Austrian services.
Novak Djokovic advances to the French Open finals after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. Djokovic will face either Alexander Zverev or Casper Ruud in the finals. NBC is the official US broadcast network for the 2023 French Open, with early morning coverage of the semifinals airing on the Tennis Channel. Livestream options include Peacock, Fubo, and Sling TV's Orange + Sports Extra package. The French Open runs through June 11.
YouTube TV has added seven new channels from Sinclair, including the Tennis Channel, T2, CHARGE!, and TBD. The Magnolia Network is also now live on the platform, with new series and the complete Fixer Upper library. This is the first of several announcements from YouTube TV, with multiview and picture quality experiments coming later this year.