Many users had noticed it, but this video – by @Lizzy8E – has delved deeper into the topic. In Madrid, there are two different ball crews, one of which is composed solely of models wearing a different uniform to the other, appearing in big matches only. x.com/rubwehv_/statu…
"Get on with the times": Madrid Open cops major backlash for continuing to use models in 'skimpy' outfits as ball people
Tennis NewsThursday, 04 May 2023 at 22:45
The Madrid Open has come under fire after continuing to use 'skimpy' models wearing crop tops and skirts for centre court matches compared to the normal ball people on outside courts.
Copping backlash on social media, viewers noticed the different outfits and called it out with this being a move that has been in place since 2004 when models were employed to take part.
They hired male models back in 2006 and 2007 to take part in the women's matches due to backlash meaning that Iga Swiatek walked out in front of male models when being on the Manolo Santana court.
It is a controversy that has roared on since 2004 and with the way the world is now, it has been brought up on social media during this tournament.
One tennis fan also asked Rennae Stubbs about it, who called it ridiculous: "Have we talked about the midriff-baring ball girls outfits in the Madrid Open? What's that about?" the person put to Stubbs.
Read also
It’s ridiculous
Utter madness! What sexiest rubbish. Watched the Norrie match today where ball girls and boys were wearing normal clothes. It appears centre court has its own uniform and an all female cohort! 🤦🏻♀️ Does the Madrid open not know it’s 2023! #MadridOpen #tennis
I'm totally disgusted by sexualization of the young ball girls in Madrid Open on Center Court. Wake up, it's 2023! 🤮🤦♀️ #MadridOpen
Tweet not found
The embedded tweet could not be found…
i can’t get over the ball girls at madrid open .. why they gotta be dressed like that like spain get on with the times
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Why does Tennisuptodate feel like her PR Department's constant deluge of daily/weekly media submissions are 'tennis news' ?
mandoist19-11-2024 - 'Apologies', in cases like this where people are caught being their True Selves, are best shoved up their butts.mandoist19-11-2024
- Paolini playing Swiatek and then has to come back an hour later to play doubles. The BJ Cup is like the rest of tennis entrepreneurs.PalopoDave18-11-2024
- Nice amount
AceOfBase18-11-2024 - Bitchy Jean King just said (in interview) "the WTA players should stop whining about the schedule and just Play". That's how she really feels about "my girls".mandoist16-11-2024
