French Tennis Federation CEO on Roland Garros 2023

The video discusses the opening week of a tennis tournament, highlighting fan engagement activities and inclusivity efforts. It touches on political aspects in sports, such as a Ukrainian player's refusal to shake hands with a Belarusian player, and the emotional reactions of fans. The discussion shifts to the generational change in tennis, focusing on new stars like Alcaraz challenging established players like Djokovic. Finally, the video addresses gender equality in tennis, emphasizing efforts to provide equal opportunities and scheduling for women's matches.

What was one of the main goals during the opening week of the event?

• To test new tennis equipment

• To improve fan experience and inclusivity

• To restrict access to only VIPs

• To host a private tournament

What was the reaction of the crowd to the Ukrainian player's refusal to shake hands with the Belarusian player?

• They remained silent

• They left the stadium

• They booed the Ukrainian player

• They cheered loudly

What is the significance of Rafael Nadal's absence from the tournament?

• It opens up opportunities for new stars

• It decreases ticket sales

• It leads to fewer matches

• It causes a delay in the tournament

Why is it important to have a new generation of tennis stars?

• To increase ticket prices

• To reduce the number of matches

• To limit media coverage

• To maintain the popularity of the sport

What criticism has been directed at the scheduling of women's matches?

• Excessive media coverage

• Too few players participating

• Too many matches scheduled

• Lack of prime time slots

What steps are being taken to address gender equality in tennis scheduling?

• Scheduling equal matches for men and women

• Eliminating night sessions

• Scheduling more men's matches

• Reducing the number of women's matches

What is the French Tennis Federation's mission regarding tennis practice?

• To make it exclusive

• To limit international participation

• To open it up and be inclusive

• To focus only on men's tennis