World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and the Women's Tennis Association have criticised remarks from the French Open's first female tournament director who says women's tennis has less 'appeal'.
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo, seen here shaking hands with world No.1 Novak Djokovic, says women's tennis is not as appealing as the men's game at the moment.Iga Swiatek says it was "disappointing and surprising" to hear the French Open's first female tournament director state that watching women play at the French Open is less appealing than seeing their male counterparts.
Swiatek, who has not played a night session match, said she was disappointed with Ms Mauresmo's remark. "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 personal views." "Our fans want to see the excitement and thrill of women's tennis on the biggest stages and in the premium time slots.
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