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French Open fines Vallejo $65,000 over remark about woman umpire

Roland Garros penalizes player for sexist comment.

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Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was fined $65,000 at the French Open after he said his second-round match should not have been ump

What happened: Adolfo Daniel Vallejo was fined $65,000 at the French Open after saying his second-round match should not have been umpired by a woman, organizers announced Monday. Tournament officials confirmed the penalty in response to the remarks.

Why it matters: The sanction is one of the more severe conduct fines issued at Roland Garros and signals the tournament's willingness to penalize discriminatory comments about officials. It places renewed scrutiny on player conduct toward Grand Slam umpiring crews.

What to watch: Watch for any appeal from Vallejo or further disciplinary action, and whether the governing tennis bodies issue additional sanctions beyond the tournament's fine.

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