Madrid Open organisers have apologised for not allowing the women’s doubles finalists to speak on court after Sunday’s match.
It is understood the Women’s Tennis Association is investigating the various issues raised regarding the treatment of its players at La Caja Mágica last week, and the tournament’s chief executive, Gerard Tsobanian, has now issued a public apology.
The convention is for the runners-up and winners to address the crowd after finals, and the champions, Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia, and the beaten finalists, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, were shocked to be denied the opportunity.
Tsobanian wrote on Twitter: “We sincerely apologise to all the players and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.
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