Follow usSupporters will not be allowed to drink alcohol in the stands at the French Open after supporters’ trouble during the 1st days of the Grand Slam.
No alcohol allowed in the stands ⛔
The French Open has taken the step in a bid to end unruly behaviour. #BBCTennis #RolandGarros
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 30, 2024
Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo spoke about the problems with the fans after both David Goffin and Iga Swiatek discussed the problem during their games, including the Belgium revealed a fan spat chewing gum at him in his 1st-round victory against the French Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
“Alcohol was allowed until that moment for the fans — not in all the stands – but now that will change,” the French Open tournament director shared. “If they drink more than allowed if they are not respectful, or if they throw things on the court, that’s it.”
Fans can still consume spirit drinks in the concourses and areas around the stands, but now they will not be able to do it next to the court.
Amelie added that things could get tougher if that didn’t improve fans’ behavior.
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