David Goffin has criticized the French Open crowd for their disrespectful behavior during his match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Tuesday. Goffin claimed that a fan spat chewing gum at him and that the crowd's behavior was akin to that of football hooligans, mentioning that he was insulted for 3h30 and feared the introduction of smoke bombs. In response to these incidents, French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo announced that alcohol will be banned in the stands and that the most experienced chair umpires will be assigned to potentially volatile matches.
An all-American clash awaits 🤩 Emma Navarro defeats Errani to set up an encounter against Madison Keys in Round 3 #RolandGarros https://t.co/i0eqkv4Lr8
French Open brings in booze ban to curb rowdy Roland Garros spectators https://t.co/o4KsRxqBEY
To a decider they go 👀 @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros https://t.co/jCQ2hLEO0x
To a decider they 👀 @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros https://t.co/IqzqyFzNpm
One player said a French Open spectator spat chewed gum toward him. Another, No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek, chastised the crowd at the main stadium for making too much noise during points. https://t.co/Sm4TndRAku
French Open vows to crack down on unruly fan behaviour https://t.co/3kWyxTAYuF
6 in a row for Madison Keys 💪 Keys defeats Mayar Sherif 6-0, 7-6(7) and faces the winner of Navarro vs Errani in the third round. We could be in for an all-American clash 🇺🇸 #RolandGarros https://t.co/HSVlxSXcW8
French Open takes drastic action to combat rowdy fans https://t.co/m2bz7mteYH
Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday that stricter measures will be taken at the #FrenchOpen to prevent inappropriate fan behaviour after complaints by women's defending champion Iga Swiatek and David Goffin ➡️ https://t.co/NbjDyWBV87 https://t.co/GXipbncs39
Roland Garros has banned alcohol in the stands after a series of incidents that led to complaints from David Goffin and Iga Swiatek. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says the most experienced chair umpires will be assigned to the most potentially volatile matches and that the…
Iga Swiatek adds to the conversation around a lively French crowd at this year's #RolandGarros 🗣️ What do you think about our Quote of the Day? ⤵️ https://t.co/KUIiQblOcx
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has said that alcohol will be banned in the stands at Roland Garros. The announcement comes after David Goffin claimed he was spat at during his win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Tuesday. 🔗 https://t.co/3UidfzNP9J
Iga Swiatek's remark to Roland-Garros' crowd: "I have a lot of respect for you but sometimes, under a lot of pressure, when you scream something during the rally, it is very distracting and hard to focus." 🤫 https://t.co/rwmq5reNeM
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek appealed to the French Open crowds to be silent during points after beating Naomi Osaka on Wednesday. After congratulating Osaka, Swiatek said she wanted to say “one thing.” Read more: https://t.co/oyJtZJ3aVo https://t.co/Ug7oqBc3KZ
"It's total disrespect." David Goffin said someone spit gum at him during his first round match. Have the French crowds gone too far? #TheBreakTC | #RolandGarros https://t.co/5VVQaJQl9F
Tennis star rants that the sport will be hit by ‘smoke bombs & hooligans’ after French Open fan spits chewing gum at him | @Rob_Maul https://t.co/PEOGVnlatP
Iga Swiatek complaining about the crowd on the on court interview... "Please don't shout during the rallies. This is serious for us. We are playing for big money and points. I hope I don't become one of those players you don't like and boo".
Iga Swiatek complaining about the crowd on the on court interview... "Please don't shout during the rallies. This is serious for us. We are playing for big money and points. I hope I don't play one of those players you don't like and boo".
French Open issue stern statement after fan accused of 'spitting' at David Goffin in disgusting act https://t.co/WSD3EtcrKP
Belgium's David Goffin has criticised the "total disrespect" from fans at the #FrenchOpen More: https://t.co/7cZU9aszJa https://t.co/Jm4o23BV05
David Goffin claims he was ‘spat’ at by fan during raucous French Open win https://t.co/vN1v6QkH4u https://t.co/yRTZ1ETueF
🗣️ "It’s becoming like football. Soon there will be smoke bombs, hooligans and there will be fights in the stands." David Goffin has billed the French Open crowd as the worst in grand-slam tennis ⬇️ https://t.co/HSI9lJqadH
Belgian Goffin slams partisan French Open crowd, seeks action https://t.co/HQHTzMbFqD https://t.co/VQ0xnOW62y
David Goffin : "Quand on se fait insulter pendant 3h30, il faut bien charrier un peu le public. Clairement, ça va trop loin. C'est de l'irrespect total. Certains sont plus là pour foutre le bordel que pour mettre l'ambiance. Aujourd'hui, quelqu'un m'a craché son chewing-gum."