French Open Gender Equality: Outcry Grows Over Prime-Time Disparity

“It’s About Respect”: French Open Gender Equality Debate Intensifies The French Open gender equality controversy is heating up, as players, media figures, and fans speak out against the overwhelming lack of women’s matches in prime-time slots. At the centre of this growing movement is Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur, who has openly criticized tournament organizers for marginalizing women’s tennis. Ons …

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Australian Open: 19-year-old Linda Noskova defeats World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in 3rd round

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is out of the Australian Open after her 18-match winning streak was snapped by World No. 50 Linda Noskova, a 19-year old making her main draw debut. The Czech teenager won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, as Poland’s Swiatek seemed in control at first but with forehand errors making the eventual difference in their third-round meeting. “I …

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WTA Faces Rebellion in Novak Djokovic-Led Player Union

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the landscape of women’s tennis, more than 20 top female players have joined forces to express their frustrations with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) leadership. This rebellion comes amid growing discontent with the treatment of women in the sport and a desire for more player-driven decision-making. Simon’s letter reflects the pressure being applied …

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Unseeded Marketa Vondrousova defeats Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon title

Czechia’s Marketa Vondrousova defeated Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbeldon final, becoming the first unseeded woman in the Open era to win the tournament. World No. 42 Vondrousova (Jabeur is No. 6) is the lowest-ranked woman to make the final since 2018, when Serena Williams was No. 181, and the first unseeded female player to win since Billie Jean …

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