"There are no big stars in women's tennis," Mouratoglou revisits the topic of night sessions

Arthur Millot

le 05/06/2025 à 14h30

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On France Télévisions, Patrick Mouratoglou, former coach of Serena Williams, responded to the controversy surrounding night sessions. Indeed, several players like Jabeur or Gauff have lamented the lack of women's matches during the evening session, to which the Frenchman replied:

"No, I don’t agree with that. I think we’re in a period in women’s tennis where there are no major stars. Back when there were Sharapova, Serena, and others, there were very, very big stars—people with monumental popularity who were known worldwide.

I think, for Swiatek, that’s not the case. She’s an exceptional player. She’s won here four times, she’s a very, very great player—no doubt about that. But being a star isn’t just about being a very great tennis player."

A statement that left former player Alizé Cornet, present on set, visibly perplexed.