French Open Bans Cameras in Player Zones

0:00French open organizers just dropped a big move. No cameras allowed in player-only zones this year at Roland Garros. Tournament director Emily Marasmo made it clear their prioritizing privacy, creating a secluded spot just for athletes away from all lenses. This comes right after backlash at the Australian Open earlier this year, where stars like Coco Gough got caught smashing her racket off court and in. Blue up online. Jokovic, Pegula, and even Igaswietek spoke out. Questioning if players are athletes or zoo exhibits, Marasmo stressed that respect for privacy won't budge. No camera access period. They're charting their own path, skipping the Australian Open's fun, but flashy one-point slam gimmick that made headlines with an amateur of setting. Topseeds. Roland Garros sticks to its roots too, ditching electronic line calling use everywhere else, while Champs Pocket 2.8 million euros about. 4.6 million dollars, and first round exits, still net 87,000 euros.

1:01The slams run from May 24th to June 7th in Paris, with free big screens at Plastila Concorde and tributes to vets like Gaelmo feels. And Stan Warinka, wrapping up their French run strong, I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news.