French Open organizers have imposed a fine of €65,000 on Paraguayan player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo after he made sexist remarks regarding umpire Ana Carvalho following his second-round loss to French player Moise Kouame. Vallejo's comments suggested that a man should officiate such a demanding match, claiming, 'It's very difficult for a woman to do it.' The fine, which amounts to about half of his earnings from the tournament, was confirmed by French Open director Amelie Mauresmo, who condemned the remarks as 'clearly unacceptable.' Vallejo attempted to clarify his statement, asserting that his concerns were about managing the crowd rather than Carvalho's officiating skills. He claimed that the crowd was heavily supportive of Kouame, which made it challenging for Carvalho to maintain control. Vallejo also criticized Kouame for allegedly slowing down the match, stating that the atmosphere and the officiating influenced the outcome. Mauresmo's response highlights the tournament's commitment to addressing sexism in sports.