Adolfo Daniel Vallejo fined for sexist remark at French Open

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Comments ‘unacceptable’, tournament officials say Organisers to fine player over criticism after Kouamé loss French Open organisers have said a “significant sanction” will be imposed on Adolfo Daniel Vallejo after the Paraguayan player said his second-round match should not have been umpired by a woman. Vallejo sparked controversy by saying his the Brazilian Ana Carvalho was unable to keep home supporters in check as he tumbled to defeat at Roland Garros, and can now expect a fine. Vallejo was facing the French teenager Moïse Kouamé on Thursday in what turned out to be one of the matches of the tournament so far. Kouamé, 17, was roared on by compatriots on Court Suzanne Lenglen, eventually winning 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (8) after four hours and 56 minutes. Continue reading...

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The 2026 French Open so far has been overshadowed by multiple controversial incidents, involving players, umpires, fans, and the organizers themselves. As the tournament copes with players’ complaints about safety, the organizers have also been compelled to address a pressing issue about the “sexist remarks” made by Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.

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Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was unhappy with the time Moise Kouame was allowed to take between points in their French Open match and argued that Ana Carvalho, an experienced official, was not strong enough to control the crowd.