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Originally Posted by Damien
Are they doing that? Because your are right, it is not fair, and I am pretty sure that they could handle 5 set matchs. I am sure the playing 3 sets is itself a relic of sexism.
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Yes they are. If the women can't play up to 5 sets then IMO they don't deserve equal prize money on the grounds of equality. If they can play 5 sets then let them do so or reduce the men to best of 3.