French Open to Impose 'Significant Sanction' on Player for Sexist Remark
Organisers condemned the remark and said they would support the umpire as they impose a fine on Vallejo.
- On Friday, French Open organisers announced a "significant sanction" against Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo for sexist remarks directed at a woman umpire during his match against French teenager Moise Kouame.
- Following his five-set loss on Thursday, the 22-year-old Vallejo told Clay magazine that the match "needs to be umpired by a man," claiming Brazilian chair umpire Ana Carvalho lacked sufficient strength.
- Vallejo criticized Carvalho for allowing Kouame excessive recovery time during their nearly five-hour match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, suggesting female officials struggle against intense crowds.
- Organisers condemned the "unacceptable" comments, affirming that umpire competence is based on professionalism, not gender; the exact fine amount remains undisclosed, though second-round players receive 130,000 euros.
- The French Tennis Federation and Roland-Garros organisers offered support to Carvalho and all umpiring officials, stating the outcome of a sporting event "can never justify or excuse such remarks" regarding gender.
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op-online.deAccording to his statements, the 22-year-old is critical of the Paris tennis tournament. The organiser has also already announced consequences.
For Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, the occupation on the referee chair was wrong in his second round match – because there was a woman sitting there. He was punished for this, later he showed his understanding. The details.
There was an uproar at the French Open when a player took a stand on the gender of a referee.
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