Could this be true? "VIP Pet Dogs" receive "shocking top-tier treatment" for tennis stars' companion animals... "Includes premium massages, walks, and even swimming" with dedicated care

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The French Open organizers have introduced dedicated services for players' companion animals. This measure comes amid a surge in tennis stars bringing their pets to the tournament, citing reasons such as emotional stability for the players.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 5th (local time) that "the French Open organizers have hired dedicated 'pet assistants' to care for players' companion animals."

The media stated, "A total of 10 companion animals have been issued official accreditation allowing access to the tournament venue. These include Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk, who reached the women's singles semifinals, as well as Anastasia Potapova (Austria), Anna Kalinskaya (Russia), Hayley Baptiste (USA), and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus), all of whom traveled to Paris with their pets. Among male players, Alexander Zverev (world No. 3) and Zizou Bergs (Belgium) are also well-known animal lovers."

When traveling abroad with companion animals, complex procedures such as visa applications and quarantine often follow. In many cases, access to the tournament venue is denied. However, the tournament organizers have prepared dedicated care facilities behind the scenes to allow players to focus solely on their matches.

The media explained, "Dedicated staff manage the 'four-legged guests.' They oversee the pets' social activities and outdoor walks, as well as schedules for massages and use of a dedicated swimming pool. Two professional 'dog walkers' are stationed on-site to walk the pets every morning and afternoon, and vending machines for waste bags have been installed throughout the players' lounge."

Tournament regulations have also become more flexible. Under the condition that the companion animals are well-trained and do not bark, they are free to move between the players' area, practice courts, gyms, and press conference rooms. One manager stated, "Companion animal accreditation serves as an excellent souvenir for players," and added, "Players are guided to carry their pets in travel bags or hold them in their arms, and no unpleasant incidents such as defecation during matches have occurred so far."

Players' reactions have also been positive. Potapova said, "Having a pet at the hotel room completely changes the atmosphere and brings a greater sense of happiness," and added, "Since I started keeping a pet, my performance has improved, so I consider it a lucky charm." Sabalenka also shared, "Apart from the difficulty of finding parks for walks around city hotels, I am very satisfied that my pet has adapted well to the new environment."

The media reported, "In light of this changing atmosphere in the tennis world, other major tournaments such as Wimbledon, which have long adhered to strict access regulations, are increasingly likely to relax their rules regarding companion animals."

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