Madrid nod for Nastase blasted
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THE head of women’s tennis has condemned Madrid Open organizers for allowing controversial Romanian Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase to take part in the trophy presentation ceremony following Saturday’s final.
The 70-year-old is under investigation by the International Tennis Federation following last month’s Fed Cup tie with Britain, where he swore at members of the opposing team and made a derogatory remark about Serena Williams’s unborn child.
However, the former world No. 1 shared the stage with Madrid champion and compatriot Simona Halep, who defended her title with a 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 victory over Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic.
“It was an exciting final match and I heartily congratulate Simona and Kristina for their outstanding display of tennis,” Women’s Tennis Association CEO Steve Simon said in a statement on the governing body’s website.
“The only shadow cast on the day was Mr Nastase’s invitation to participate in today’s award ceremony. He had no place on court today,” Simon added.
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