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French Open brings in alcohol ban to stop unruly fans [View all]
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/clwwgl4n8w0oFrench Open brings in alcohol ban to stop unruly fans
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport journalist at Roland Garros
Published 16 minutes ago
The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour, says tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.
It comes after Belgium's David Goffin had chewing gum spat at him during a match against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
On Wednesday, women's defending champion Iga Swiatek pleaded with fans to keep quiet during points and not to shout out.
"First of all, we are happy people are very enthusiastic about watching tennis and being part of the matches, showing feeling and emotions," said Mauresmo.
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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport journalist at Roland Garros
Published 16 minutes ago
The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour, says tournament director Amelie Mauresmo.
It comes after Belgium's David Goffin had chewing gum spat at him during a match against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
On Wednesday, women's defending champion Iga Swiatek pleaded with fans to keep quiet during points and not to shout out.
"First of all, we are happy people are very enthusiastic about watching tennis and being part of the matches, showing feeling and emotions," said Mauresmo.
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