Mauresmo named French Open tournament director
Amelie Mauresmo has been appointed
as the director of the French Open, the country's tennis federation (FFT) said
on Thursday, becoming the first woman to lead the Roland Garros tournament.
Former world number one Mauresmo,
42, will succeed Guy Forget, who stepped down from the role on Tuesday with his
contract expiring at the end of the year.
"I am very proud to join the
Roland-Garros team. I have accepted the position of Tournament Director with
clear ambitions," Mauresmo said.
"I will carry them out with the
same high standards, freedom and passion that have always driven me."
Mauresmo won Grand Slam singles
titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. She has also coached several top
players, including former number ones Andy Murray and Victoria Azarenka.
Source: Reuters