BEIN SPORTS has apologised after a journalist was captured making inappropriate comments about tennis star Aryna Sabalenka.

The broadcaster was providing coverage of the WTA Finals for viewers in France when fans noticed a comment on the live feed that was seemingly not meant for broadcast.

During a promotional video, the camera zoomed in on women’s world No2 Sabalenka, 28, who blew the camera a kiss.

But journalist Matthieu Solier, who apparently didn’t realise his mic was live, could be heard making an inappropriate remark about the Belarusian in the background.

Solier could be heard saying during the clip of Sabalenka: “Look, look, look, she is horrible”.

One viewer shared the clip to social media, labelling the comments “shameful” and tagging French broadcasting regulator Arcom.

The user also tagged beIN Sports France’s director of broadcast operations, programming and editorial Florent Houzot.

The executive quickly replied with an apology on behalf of the broadcaster.

Houzot wrote: “I regret and strongly condemn the remarks made live on air this evening during the WTA Finals broadcast.

“These comments do not reflect the values of beIN SPORTS. I reaffirm our commitment to treating all athletes and contributors on our broadcasts with respect.”

Solier has not yet issued a comment on the controversy.

The situation arrives just a day after the broadcaster announced a multi-year deal to broadcast the ATP Tour in France.

Sabalenka went on to win her match at Indian Wells, defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets.

She is now set to face off with world No3 Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.

Andreeva was the subject of another hot mic gaffe at the tournament in which Jessica Pegula was caught badmouthing the star.