Sky Sport has apologised after repeating screenings on a closeup shot of a female tennis player's underwear was used to promote the ASB Classic, which offended fans and left the tournament sponsor "disappointed".
Sky issued a statement after a fan first noticed the repeating screenings of an unseen player hitting a shot during breaks in ASB Classic matches last week and shared their disgust on an ASB Bank social media post, Stuff reports.
The clip featured an unseen female player hitting a backhand from a low angle where their underwear is seen as their dress slowly raised. The clip also featured unseen male players hitting shots, one also from the waist down.
![The image of a female player which appeared in breaks during the ASB Classic. Photo / Sky Sport](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/T2NRXKF63WTLA2DOWXZ4KYHIYI.jpg?auth=42113aa8b0dd0c77b6e33f709dedd7b109dca7dc11e4554217f7fcc6f50b0045&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
![Clip shows a generic male player hitting a ball. Photo / Sky Sport](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PST373KKTN5A7FUEJK4LPCSAFA.jpg?auth=ac5ad22a0834ca3b49d8c7c71205afc6f0d9703703a3201071b202dcdc25cc78&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)