Paris (AFP) – Amélie Mauresmo, ex-world No. 1, was appointed Thursday, December 9, 2021 director of the Roland-Garros tournament after the departure of Guy Forget, announced the president of the French Tennis Federation (FFT) Gilles Moretton.
” We are very happy to announce that Amélie Mauresmo will be the new director of Roland-Garros at least until 2024 », Announced Gilles Moretton at a press conference.
It’s a big ” pride “, commented Mauresmo, who said to himself ” honored »To take charge of the Clay Court Major, flagship of the French Tennis Federation for which he is the main source of income.
” I will meet your expectations », She promised.
Guy Forget, who had led the Roland-Garros tournament since 2016 and the Paris Masters 1000 since 2012, was at the end of his contract at the end of 2021 and on Tuesday refused the offers made by Moretton, said the president of the FFT.
The new director of the indoor tournament at Bercy will be announced ” early 2022 Moretton added.