French Open: Adolfo Daniel Vallejo to be fined after saying second-round match shouldn't have been umpired by a woman
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo is facing a fine from the French Tennis Federation for his comments regarding a female chair umpire. After losing a match to Moïse Kouamé, Vallejo stated that a male umpire was needed to manage the crowd effectively. His remarks have been deemed unacceptable by tournament organizers.
- ▪Vallejo lost in five sets to 17-year-old Moïse Kouamé at Roland-Garros.
- ▪He claimed that a male umpire was necessary for the match due to the demanding crowd.
- ▪The French Tennis Federation announced that Vallejo would be fined for his comments.
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