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 admit silencing women’s doubles finalists was ‘a mistake’
Madrid Open organisers have apologised for not allowing the women’s doubles finalists to speak on court after Sunday’s match.
Madrid Open organisers apologise to women's doubles finalists who were not allowed speeches - 'We made a mistake'
The Madrid Open organisers have apologised for a controversial tournament where there were no speeches made after the women's doubles final won by Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday. Four days after the tournament concluded, chief executive Gerard Tsobanian wrote on Twitter: «We sincerely apologise to all the players and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.
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.
Cake-gate and 'unacceptable' lack of speeches after women's doubles final: Madrid Open controversy explained
The final weekend of the 2023 Madrid Open should have been all about celebrating champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka. Instead the significance of their victories was mixed in with moments of controversy. Firstly over the respective sizes of the birthday cakes given to Alcaraz and Sabalenka, and then to the “sad and unacceptable” lack of speeches after the women’s doubles final.
Madrid Open criticised by Ons Jabeur & Victoria Azarenka after women's doubles finalists denied on-court speech -'Sad'
Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur and Victoria Azarenka are among the top tennis players to have criticised the Madrid Open after they were denied the chance to make a speech following Sunday’s women’s doubles final. Azarenka clinched the title with partner Beatriz Haddad Maia in the Spanish capital, beating top seeds Gauff and Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-4. Ad Neither the winners nor runners-up made a speech after the women’s doubles final, unlike in the equivalent men’s match, where Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov defeated Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden 6-3 3-6 10-3.
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