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.
Last year at the French Open, all 11 matches that were put on the 8:15 PM slot were men’s matches. Since the inception of the night session, only four women’s events were a part of it.
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.
Serena Williams was present at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, where she carried the Olympic torch alongside Rafael Nadal. The American legend has stated that it was an unforgettable experience for her.
Novak Djokovic‘s run at Roland Garros was hampered when he slipped on the courts multiple times during his fourth-round match against Francisco Cerundolo.
Rafael Nadal‘s French Open campaign may end sooner than expected as he received a tough start at Roland Garros. In the first round, he will face Alexander Zverev, who won his second Italian Open title this week.
Amelie Mauresmo, the Roland Garros director, doesn’t think that Novak Djokovic has lost the hunger to achieve more in his career. As he deals with a slump
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