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Amelie Mauresmo says players will face sanctions for pro-Vladimir Putin statements at French Open

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says there is “no fair decision” regarding allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the tournament, but they will face “sanctions” if they support Vladimir Putin in public. Wimbledon has decided to ban Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine. Ad/> However, the French Open is sticking with the ATP and WTA, which are allowing Russian and Belarusian players to compete as individuals and not under their national flags.

Veteran players Tsonga, Simon receive French Open wild cards

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon have been handed wild cards to play in the main draw at the French Open, organisers said Tuesday. A former Australian Open runner-up, Tsonga announced earlier this season that he will retire after the clay-court Grand Slam event. Play begins at Roland Garros on May 22. Simon said he is retiring at the end of the season after 20 years of playing professional tennis.

Veteran players Tsonga, Simon receive French Open wild cards

PARIS (AP) — Veteran French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon have been handed wild cards to play in the main draw at the French Open, organizers said Tuesday.

Rafael Nadal can be ambassador of Roland Garros: FTT chief Gilles Moretton

Gilles Moretton, President of the French Tennis Federation, is shooting for a bigger and better Roland Garros experience for players and fans. Moretton, who has former No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo as tournament director, said in an interaction with TOI that the clay court major, starting May 22, is equipped for the challenges ahead.

Djokovic expected to defend French Open title as Roland Garros anticipates return to normality

French Open organisers said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic is allowed to defend his title as the tournament prepares to stage what is expected to be the first Grand Slam without any COVID-19 related restrictions since the pandemic broke two years ago. France has lifted restrictions in almost all public spaces - except hospitals, nursing homes and public transports - on Monday, meaning the Roland Garros stadium should be operating at full capacity with Djokovic taking it to the red dirt courts. "As things stand, nothing stands in the way of Djokovic taking part in the French Open," tournament director Amelie Mauresmo told a news conference on Wednesday.

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Amelie Mauresmo says players will face sanctions for pro-Vladimir Putin statements at French Open

Veteran players Tsonga, Simon receive French Open wild cards

Veteran players Tsonga, Simon receive French Open wild cards

Rafael Nadal can be ambassador of Roland Garros: FTT chief Gilles Moretton

Djokovic expected to defend French Open title as Roland Garros anticipates return to normality

Novak Djokovic and Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at 2022 French Open

Djokovic free to play French Open 'as things stand', say organisers

Djokovic, Russian players expected to compete at French Open in May