The FFT announced this Tuesday the wild cards for Roland-Garros when the decision was initially due to take place on May 15. Benoît Paire, who did not receive one, expressed his dissatisfaction in an interview with L’Equipe.
Jessika Ponchet, Clara Burel, Arthur Fils, Hugo Gaston. These four players received a wild card for Roland-Garros on Tuesday, that is to say an invitation, as part of the operation “Destination Roland-Garros“. Hugo Gaston owes his to his status as the first Frenchman (105th) at the “Race“, this ranking which only takes into account the performances of the current season.
But the regulations stipulated that the decision should be based on the classification on May 15. And Benoît Paire (116th in the Race) feels wronged. Engaged in the Francavilla Challenger this week, the French tennis player believes he can grab the points necessary to overtake Gaston by the deadline.
«I don’t understand why they are announcing this when there is still this week to earn points. May 15 is May 15. I hope this is a mistake on the part of the FFT and that they will rectify it“Paire plague in an interview with the team .
Asked about a possible quarrel with the FFT, the player cut short: “Nobody told me that I couldn’t have a wild card for Roland-Garros. I’m not saying that the wildcard is a must. But that we don’t give it like that either… The fact of announcing that when it’s not official bothers me.»
