Amelie Mauresmo apologises after scheduling row and says comments were taken ‘out of context’

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has apologised after comments she made surrounding scheduling at Roland-Garros. Mauresmo is overseeing her first French Open following her appointment last year, but her comments have sparked plenty of reaction.

Ad/> She said: “In this era that we are in, I don't feel bad or unfair — as a woman and former women's player — saying that right now you have more appeal [in] general, for the men's matches. Roland-Garros'More appeal for men's matches' — Mauresmo on night match schedulingYESTERDAY AT 14:50 «My goal when I was doing the schedule every day was to try and see, from the first round when the draw came out, which women's match I could put there, honestly.

»The confrontation or the star that I could put there. You have all those parameters.” World no.1 Iga Swiatek has spoken out after the comments, and said they were “disappointing and surprising.” 'It's not good for his soul' — Reaction to war of words between Rune and Ruud 'I don't send my mother away' — Rune after 'leave!' controversy Trevisan 'an inspiration for all of us' after opening up about eating disorder, says Schett She added: «It is a little bit disappointing and surprising because she was also in the WTA.» «From my point of view, for every player it's more convenient to play at a normal hour, but for sure I want to entertain and I also want to show my best tennis in every match.

»So, I think it's kind of the personal opinion of every person if they like men's tennis or women's tennis more, or if they like them equally. «And some may say that it's unpredictable and girls are not consistent.

»But on the other hand, it may also be something that is really appealing and it may really attract more people. So, it