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Is men’s tennis more attractive?

Or is it a consumption habit? Looking ahead to the close of the 126th edition of the French Open, director Amelie Mauresmo, a former world No. 1 tennis player, stated the following: “In this era we find ourselves in, I don’t feel bad or it doesn’t seem unfair to say that At this moment you have more attraction in the male circuit”, and immediately the reactions were immediate with good reason.

The topic arose due to the questioning that has been caused by the programming of the night sessions where 9 of the 10 were carried out by men’s parties. “I try daily to find a women’s pareo that had the presence of stars or a duel worthy of being highlighted in the night session on the Philippe Chatrier court. I admit it was difficult,” he continued.

I think the comments are unfortunate. For some it will be true that the men’s circuit is more attractive and it is largely due to the endless idols that have marked the last decades of white sport, but for others Grand Slam duels between the Williams sisters may have been just as attractive or to observe stars like Naomi Osaka and steamroller Ashleigh Barty, to name a few.

However, his words are objectionable and subjective. With good reason, current World No. 1 Iga Swiatek called them “disappointing and surprising,” especially coming from a woman who knows the women’s circuit.

While some criticize the lack of historical rivalries or idols, many of us find it attractive how unpredictable WTA tennis can be, where surprises come tournament after tournament. Today, for example, we are witnessing the spectacular streak of the current Polish World No. 1. Swiatek has gone 34 games without losing and has already matched Serena Williams’ streak in 2013, if she wins the final on Saturday she will tie Venus’ 35 wins in 2000. After all, it’s a matter of taste.

The style of sport in this case clearly varies from the men’s to the women’s branch, but it is still subjective in terms of appreciation.

I’m not going to lie, of course, as is often the case with legends like Nadal and Djokovic, their quarter-final duel grabbed the spotlight and was the only thing that was talked about on social networks, overshadowing the great step that teenager Coco Gauff has had in Paris , but from there to declare what the first female director of Roland Garros declared.

What a mistake!

Jimena Rodriguez

Twitter: @jiimejime

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