Player complaints about interactions with the crowd prompts a total ban on alcohol in the stands of Roland Garros
tournament director, Amélie Mauresmo, has announced an alcohol ban in the stands among a series of new measures after a turbulent few days at the start of the tournament. The ruling comes in light of complaints from David Goffin and Iga Swiatek in recent days.
On Wednesday, Swiatek used her on-court interview after her magnificent comeback win over Naomi Osaka to criticise the crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier for calling out during points. ‘Murdered in her own home’: Belfast man jailed for 17 years after beating partner to death in ‘devastating attack’Iga Świątek appeals to the French crowd, asking them to respect players focus by not making noise during the rallies.The tournament has also advised umpires and security staff to be stricter with disruptive crowd members. “We are happy that people are very enthusiastic about watching tennis, about being part of the matches, about feeling emotions and showing emotions.
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