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Roland Garros Hits Vallejo With $65,000 Fine for Sexist Remark

The penalty, later clarified as $65,000 by the French Tennis Federation, signals the tournament’s effort to enforce respect for match officials.

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El paraguayo Adolfo Daniel Vallejo recibió una multa histórica por sus dichos tras la eliminación en Roland Garros
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Overview

  • Vallejo made a public sexist comment after losing a five-set second-round match to Moïse Kouamé on Monday, saying the match “should be umpired by a man.”
  • Tournament director Amélie Mauresmo condemned the remark as unacceptable and Roland Garros imposed a major disciplinary sanction on the Paraguayan player.
  • The French Tennis Federation clarified that the sanction is $65,000 after an initial reporting discrepancy that suggested euros.
  • The fine is roughly half of the second-round prize money Vallejo earned (about €130,000) and will materially reduce his payout from his first Grand Slam main draw.
  • The chair umpire, Ana Carvalho, holds an ITF silver-badge accreditation and organizers said the sanction is meant to defend officials’ professionalism and deter discriminatory conduct on tour.