US EditionOpponents of French players at the French Open deal with insults and whistling and, yes, even gum
- Visitors competing against French tennis players at the 2025 French Open in Paris encounter hostile crowds that whistle, boo, and sometimes even throw gum during matches.
- This behavior stems from intense home support and rivalry, heightened by historic dry spells since a French woman won 25 years ago and a French man 42 years ago.
- For example, Czech player Jakub Mensik faced jeers during his win over French Alexandre Muller at Court 14 amid a rowdy atmosphere likened to a soccer game.
- Nicolás Jarry called his loss to Corentin Moutet the “worst experience of my life,” while tournament director Amélie Mauresmo said security and umpire powers have increased to curb bad fan behavior.
- These events reflect the significant home advantage French players enjoy but also pressure and hostility opponents must withstand, posing challenges for fair competition in Paris.
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Opponents of French players at the French Open deal with insults and whistling and, yes, even gum
In all sports, there are advantages to being at home. Being a visitor playing a French player at the French Open tennis tournament can feel as though the whole world is against you.
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