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Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

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Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.
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Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
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and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
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on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.
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"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.
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All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.

"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and
Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the "unacceptable decision" to
not allow the women's doubles finalists to make presentation speeches.

Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4
on Sunday.

All finalists in the singles and the men's doubles addressed the crowd after their matches.

Organisers say they have apologised directly to the four players involved.

'What century were they living in?' - Pegula on Madrid Open

Tournament chief executive Gerard Tsobanian said: "We sincerely apologise to all the players
and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

"Not giving our women's doubles finalists the chance to address their fans at the end of the
match was unacceptable and we have apologised directly to Victoria, Beatriz, Coco and Jessica.
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"We are working internally and with the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) to review our
protocols and are committed to improving our process moving forward. We made a mistake and