Tennis is taking a different turn. Roland-Garros especially. For several years now, the atmosphere on the courts has increased by two or three intensities when French people are on the courts. To the point that their opponents can play in very hostile climates.
After Fritz, Goffin
Last year, the match between Taylor Fritz and Arthur Rinderknech attracted a lot of attention. The American was notably booed by the public extensively.
This year, it was David Goffin who took on his frame, and from the first round. The Belgian was opposed to the recent winner of the Lyon tournament Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on court 14. The fans of this annex court were committed to the cause of the Habs.
“Disrespect”
After his victory in five sets, the Belgian then took the opportunity to entertain the public, in a nice way, with a smile. And he returned to the meeting at a press conference, mentioning in particular excesses on the part of the public.
“When you get insulted for three and a half hours, you have to annoy the audience a little. Clearly, this goes too far, it’s total disrespect. It’s really too much. It’s becoming football, soon there will be smoke bombs, hooligans and there will be fights in the stands. This is starting to get ridiculous. Some are there more to make a mess than to set the mood.”he mentioned.
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At the start of his press conference, the Belgian announced that he would « attention » to what he was going to say, aware that the French public could give him a cold reception during his second round against Alexander Zverev. Verdict this Thursday.
2024-05-29 07:29:42
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