Madrid Open issues apology to women’s doubles finalists amid accusations of sexism
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Madrid Open Apologises For Denying Women's Doubles Finalists Speeches
Madrid Open organisers apologised Thursday after not allowing the women's doubles finalists to make speeches after the match at the tournament last week, amid allegations of sexism. The mens' doubles finalists were allowed to speak to the crowd after their matches. Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff in the women's final on Sunday but were not given a microphone to let them address the crowd.
French Open 2023: Exclusive: Boris Becker concerned about Alexander Zverev and highlights 'problem'
Eurosport's Boris Becker has shared his concerns for his compatriot Alexander Zverev, who he believes is «being a bit overtaken by the younger players» such as Carlos Alcaraz. The tennis legend has cited the likes of Jannik Sinner, Holger Rune, Taylor Fritz, Sebastian Korda and Alcaraz as being players who have a lot more going for them at present than his fellow German, who is still recovering his form and fitness after he suffered a nasty ankle injury at Roland-Garros last year. Ad Zverev, who at the time was challenging Rafael Nadal in a very real way in the semi-finals of the French Open, has had a torrid time trying to get back to the player he was after his injury.
Madrid Open apologises for 'unacceptable' decision
Madrid Open organisers have apologised for not allowing the women's doubles finalists to speak on court during the prize-giving ceremony following Sunday’s match.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic backed for resurgence at French Open by Chris Evert - ‘Can’t underestimate Rafa’
Chris Evert is backing Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to come through their recent injury woes and make a strong challenge for the French Open title. Nadal has endured a torrid first half of 2023 and was most recently forced to pull out of the Rome Masters with a hip injury. Ad Djokovic meanwhile will be able to defend his title in the Italian capital after recovering from a sore elbow.
Madrid Open takes heat over ball crew outfits among other issues
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