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Jon Wertheim Biography

Birth Name:Lewis Jon Wertheim

Birth Place:Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Profession Producer, Writer, Actor

Fast Facts

  • Commentator for live events and specials on Tennis Channel
  • His writings have been recognized in "The Best American Sports Writing" anthology
  • Joined Sports Illustrated in 1996 and is a senior writer for the magazine
  • Has appeared on CNN, National Public Radio and MSNBC
  • His writings include "Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal, and the Greatest Match Ever Played" and "Running the Table: T he Legend of Kid Delicious, The Last Great American Pool Hustler
  • Member of the Sports Lawyer Association
  • Earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997

Awards

  • 2023WGA Award (TV)-News Script – Analysis, Feature, or Commentary: nominated