French Open 2022 - Iga Swiatek says Amelie Mauresmo comments ‘disappointing and surprising’

World number one Iga Swiatek has said that comments made by French Open director Amelie Mauresmo were “disappointing and surprising”. Former Grand Slam winner Mauresmo has come under fire for putting just one women’s match on the night session at Roland-Garros out of a possible 10.

Ad/> Mauresmo said it “was more difficult” to put women’s matches on late because they were not as appealing as the men’s games. Roland-Garros‘We want equal rights’ — Wilander and Henman discuss lack of women’s night matchesAN HOUR AGO In response ahead of her semi-final against Daria Kasatkina, Swiatek responded by saying “I think women’s tennis has a lot of advantages.” She added: «It is a little bit disappointing and surprising because she was also in the WTA,» said Swiatek.

«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 depends on the personal views of some people.” ‘We want equal rights’ — Wilander and Henman discuss lack of women’s night matches '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 Speaking in the Cube, Mats Wilander and Tim Henman both gave their thoughts on the situation. Both admitted that it can be tricky when there’s a chance of a women’s game ending quickly, but