Another year, another chapter in the ongoing debate surrounding the French Open's night sessions—and once again, the spotlight is noticeably absent for WTA stars.
French Open tournament director Amélie Mauresmo clashed with a reporter amid ongoing criticism over the absence of women in the night sessions. So far in the tournament, only men’s matches have been scheduled for the night session on Philippe Chatrier, drawing sharp backlash in the tennis world.
French Open tournament director Amélie Mauresmo clashed with a reporter amid ongoing criticism over the absence of women in the night sessions. So far in the tournament, only men’s matches have been scheduled for the night session on Philippe Chatrier, drawing sharp backlash in the tennis world.
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has doubled down, saying the decision over which match gets the night slot is influenced by expected play time, with men playing best-of-five-set matches and women best-of-three.
Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo believes that Poland’s Iga Swiatek will have a realistic chance of going all the way and lifting the French Open this year.
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has confirmed a big change in the schedule of the mega-event this year. The second Grand Slam of the year will begin on May 25, where players from all over the world will participate to showcase their talent and secure the ultimate prize.
When the Williams sisters hit professional tennis as two Black girls from Compton, it marked a sea change in the sport. Not just because of their background, but because both Venus and her younger sister Serena would quickly rise to the pinnacle of the sport.