Is there Male Chauvinism at Roland Garros?: "There are matches that women should not officiate"

Unfortunate and controversial statements by Adolfo Daniel Vallejo after losing to Kouame at Roland Garros 2026, claiming that the chair umpire, Ana Carvalho, did not handle the match well and stating that "this type of matches should be officiated by a man, it is very difficult for a woman to have the strength to stand up against such an intense crowd," as stated by the Paraguayan in remarks reported by ClayTennis.

THERE ARE MATCHES THAT WOMEN SHOULD NOT OFFICIATE.

Who says so? The Paraguayan, Daniel Vallejo, directing criticism towards the Brazilian, Ana Carvalho.

"This type of matches should be officiated by a man, it is very difficult for a woman to do it," @sebastianfest at Roland Garros.…

— Clay (@_claymagazine) May 28, 2026

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