Former World No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo named French Open director

Dec 10, 2021 AlShorts Web Desk

Amelie Mauresmo was appointed the director of the French Open, the country's tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday. She became 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.