French federation director could be sacked - statement

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) said on Thursday it had begun proceedings against director general Gilbert Ysern that could result in his sacking, as French media reported that he had already been dismissed. "The French federation has made public that a procedure, that could go up to termination has been initiated against Gilbert Ysern," the FFT said in a statement. French sports daily L'Equipe had earlier reported that Ysern, who is also the director of the French Open, had been sacked by fe