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'Second-class citizens' - Tennis legend Billie Jean King hits out at French Open treatment of women

Billie Jean King claimed that women tennis players are treated as ‘second-class citizens’ in the scheduling at the 2022 French Open. The criticism comes as just one night session out of 10 at Roland Garros showcased a women’s match-up. Ad/> Andy Murray’s former trainer and two-time Grand Slam winner Amelie Mauresmo is the current tournament director at the French Open and had to apologise for describing women’s matches as ‘less appealing’ than men’s.

No luck this time just hard work, says Swiatek

PARIS: Iga Swiatek said she felt lucky when she won her first French Open title in 2020 but the world number one credits hard work for her second Grand Slam title on the Parisian clay.

Billie Jean-King In "Second Class Citizens" Claim After French Open Schedule Row

Tennis pioneer Billie Jean-King waded into the French Open scheduling row on Saturday by claiming women players are treated like "second class citizens". Roland Garros organisers came under fire for putting nine men's matches in 10 night sessions this year. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said men's matches were more appealing, comments from which she eventually walked back on. "You've got to put them when it's prime time, and you have got to figure it out and you want to give equal opportunity to both genders," said US legend King, a founder of the WTA and vocal advocate for women's rights.

"It's Roland Garros, It's Rafa!": Carlos Moya Shrugs Off Rafael Nadal Fears

Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya said Saturday he has no worries over the Spaniard's physical condition ahead of his 14th French Open final by emphasising: "It's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!". Nadal takes on Casper Ruud on Sunday with a 14th Paris title in sight and a 22nd Grand Slam crown. Should he win, the 36-year-old will become the oldest ever men's champion at Roland Garros. "We rely on the experience factor, on Rafa's game. Here, it's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!" said Moya.

Zverev says he likely has 'several' torn ankle ligaments

Alexander Zverev said on Saturday that he has "several torn lateral ligaments" in his right ankle after suffering the injury during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.

Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek

PARIS : Iga Swiatek is dynamite on court and the fireworks have just started, her coach Tomasz Wiktorowski said on Saturday after the world number one clinched her second Grand Slam title at the French Open.

'She's the best in the world' - Robert Lewandowski pays tribute to Iga Swiatek after French Open glory

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has spoken of his joy at seeing his compatriot, Iga Swiatek, triumph at the French Open after her victory over Coco Gauff. The all-conquering world No. 1 followed up her 2020 triumph at Roland-Garros in style after beating the prodigiously-talented American in straight sets, 6-1 6-3, on Saturday afternoon.

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'Second-class citizens' - Tennis legend Billie Jean King hits out at French Open treatment of women

No luck this time just hard work, says Swiatek

Billie Jean-King In "Second Class Citizens" Claim After French Open Schedule Row

"It's Roland Garros, It's Rafa!": Carlos Moya Shrugs Off Rafael Nadal Fears

Zverev says he likely has 'several' torn ankle ligaments

Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek

'She's the best in the world' - Robert Lewandowski pays tribute to Iga Swiatek after French Open glory

Roland Garros | Nadal frente a su legado