Sports · 29 May 2026
Tennis player faces big fine for sexist umpire comments
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A tennis player is facing a big fine after saying a female umpire shouldn't have been in charge of his French Open match. Adolfo Daniel Vallejo lost his second-round match on Thursday and then criticised umpire Ana Carvalho, claiming women lack the courage to control crowds. French Open organisers called his remarks "unacceptable" and "sexist", with fines potentially reaching $100,000.
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