Overview

• The female champions were given a smaller birthday cake than the male champion and were denied the opportunity to address the crowd after winning.
• The outfits of the ball crew were more revealing and sexualized for women, sparking criticism of sexist treatment.
• Players and fans expressed anger at the unequal and unfair treatment of women at the tournament.
• Organizers apologized for not allowing the women's doubles finalists to make speeches but face wider criticism.
• The incidents are part of ongoing concerns about sexism and unequal treatment of women in tennis.