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.
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.
Madrid organisers apologise for denying women's doubles finalists speeches
The organisers of the Madrid Open have apologised to the women's doubles finalists of this year's tournament following criticism for denying players the opportunity to make speeches at the trophy ceremony.
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Madrid Open takes heat over ball crew outfits among other issues
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Pegula upset with Madrid organisers after finalists denied speeches
World number three Jessica Pegula has criticised Madrid Open organisers after the American and her fellow women's doubles finalists were not allowed to make speeches at the trophy ceremony.