That marked the second time Azarenka had criticized tournament organizers during this year’s edition of the Madrid Open after a fan posted two photos on Twitter showing the difference in size of the birthday cakes given to Alcaraz and Sabalenka, who share a birthday on May 5.Ĭouldn’t be more accurate on the treatment - victoria azarenka May 5, 2023Īzarenka replied to the tweet, saying: “Couldn’t be more accurate on the treatment.” “Not giving our women’s doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the match was unacceptable and we have apologized directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.” “We sincerely apologize to all the players and fans who expect more of the Madrid Open tournament,” Gerard Tsobanian, CEO & Tournament Organiser of the Madrid Open said in a statement. 7 and last year’s winner Ons Jabeur called it “sad and unacceptable,” with former grand slam doubles champion Rennae Stubbs labelling it a “disgrace.” We were upset when it happened and told during the trophy ceremony we weren’t able to speak. “I’ve never heard in my life we wouldn’t be able to speak. “Or how they had a conversation and decided, ‘Wow, this is a great decision and there’s going to be no-backlash against this.’ “I don’t know what century everyone was living in when they made that decision,” Pegula added, per the BBC. “Wasn’t given the chance to speak after the final today,” Gauff tweeted with a sad face, while Azarenka added that it was “hard to explain to Leo that mommy isn’t able to say hello to him at the trophy ceremony.” Madrid Open organizers apologize following criticism over treatment of women tennis stars (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Clive Brunskill/Getty Images MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 07: Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil pose while holding their trophy's after winning the Woman's Doubles Final match defeating Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula of United States on Day Fourteen of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on in Madrid, Spain.
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