Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur has penned a passionate message about women’s tennis, as the row about the scheduling of the women’s matches at the French Open continues
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has taken to social media with a powerful message championing women’s tennis, following the French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo’s defence of the event’s scheduling that favoured men for primetime evening slots.
Jabeur’s post came after Mauresmo rebuffed criticism that her decisions implied women and girls were not “worthy” of headline status. The two-time Grand Slam finalist expressed her admiration for her fellow female athletes and criticised those who undervalue women’s tennis, reports the Express.
Jabeur began her statement by addressing the repeated narrative that women’s sports do not attract viewers or evoke interest: “A lot of amazing athletes have been told the same things over and over. That no one watches. That no one cares. That women’s sport doesn’t ‘move people’,” she wrote.
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