Hingis called a complainer
Martina Hingis’ complaint of the schedule of the DDF Women’s Open has no basis, Salah Tahlak, tournament director of the championship, said during an interview with the Khaleej Times yesterday.The former world numuber one said during a post match media conference after her quarterfinal match against Jelena Jankovic on Thursday that it was difficult to play a match every day during the championship.
“She should not have complained” Tahlak said. “If she had any objection, she should have told us. Once you lose, you always blame it on something or someone,” he said.
Salah explained that the Dubai Tennis Championship is a world-class tournament which is committed to provide the best possible experience. He said many factors were taken into consideration to ensure that the schedule worked in the best interest of the players, spectators and live television.
The tournament director said he knew Hingis finished her match against Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain at around 1.30am on Thursday morning. “But she had twelve hours to recover for her quarterfinal match against Jelena Jankovic. The schedule is done under the supervision of the WTA and we try to be fair to everyone involved,” he said.
Khaleej Times