Ex-world No 1 Mauresmo named as new French Open director

Amelie Mauresmo has been appointed as the director of the French Open, the country's tennis federation (FFT) said on Thursday, becoming the first woman to lead the Roland Garros tournament.

Amelie Mauresmo's busy tennis career:

- Former #1
- Australian Open and Wimbledon champ
- Coach of Andy Murray, Marion Bartoli, Lucas Pouille
- Fed Cup Captain
- Was appointed Davis Cup captain but withdrew
- Now Roland Garros tournament director (first woman) https://t.co/tJSgpID4ss— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) December 9, 2021

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.

"I am very proud to join the Roland-Garros team. I have accepted the position of Tournament Director with clear ambitions," Mauresmo said.

"I will carry them out with the same high standards, freedom and passion that have always driven me."

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Stacey Allaster at the US Open
Amélie Mauresmo at the French Open/Roland Garros pic.twitter.com/GrfBFxWN5O— Christopher Clarey ???? ???? ???? (@christophclarey) December 9, 2021

Mauresmo won Grand Slam singles titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. She has also coached several top players, including former number ones Andy Murray and Victoria Azarenka.