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Summary Gilles Simon says men should be paid more prize money than women in tennis matches.
Gilles Simon, a Frenchman seeded 13th at Wimbledon, told reporters in French that he thinks mens tennis is ahead of womens tennis and men spend twice as long on court as women do at Grand Slams.He also said men provide a more attractive show in their matches.All four Grand Slam tournaments pay equal prize money to men and women, something Simon said he doesnt think works in sports.Simon was elected last weekend to a two-year term on the ATP Player Council.
