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Venus Williams fined at French Open after snubbing media

PARIS — Venus Williams has been fined US$3,000 (S$4,044) by tournament organisers for not showing up at a news conference following her first-round exit at the French Open.

Venus Williams of the US returns in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Sloane Stephens of the US at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 25, 2015.. Photo: AP

Venus Williams of the US returns in the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Sloane Stephens of the US at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 25, 2015.. Photo: AP

PARIS — Venus Williams has been fined US$3,000 (S$4,044) by tournament organisers for not showing up at a news conference following her first-round exit at the French Open.

After the 15th-seeded Williams lost 7-6 (5), 6-1 to Sloane Stephens on Monday (May 25), she snubbed the media, instead issuing a short statement to the press.

It was Williams' second opening defeat in three years at Roland Garros. At 34, the seven-time major champion was the oldest woman in the women's draw this year in Paris.

It also was the fifth time in the last 13 Grand Slam tournaments she has entered that Williams was eliminated in the first round. AP

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