The French Open is facing growing calls from players and fans to remove or change on-court sponsorship boards after two separate incidents involving on-court advertising placement. BBC Sport reports that Britain’s Katie Boulter has urged the tournament to remove the boards following an injury during a doubles match at Roland Garros. In that match, Turkish player Zeynep Sonmez retires injured after tripping over a courtside advertising board. Times of India adds that the incident draws particular attention because Boulter previously narrowly avoided a similar accident around the same time at Roland Garros. Both reports focus on concerns about player safety and whether sponsor boards positioned close to the court create hazards during play. The discussion centres on the boards’ placement near the playing area and the risk they pose if players lose balance or move suddenly while competing. Organisers have not indicated, in the available reporting, whether any changes will be made, but the injury has prompted renewed scrutiny of advertising features around the court.
French Open faces calls to remove courtside sponsorship boards after injury incidents
The French Open is facing growing calls from players and fans to remove or change on-court sponsorship boards after two separate incidents involving on-court advertising placement. BBC Sport reports t...
- Turkish player Zeynep Sonmez is reported to be injured after tripping over a courtside sponsorship board at Roland Garros.
- Britain’s Katie Boulter calls for the removal of on-court sponsorship boards after the incident.
- Fans and players raise concerns about player safety related to sponsor boards placed near the court.
- Reporting indicates Boulter previously narrowly avoided a similar accident at the French Open around the same time.
- The incidents involve courtside advertising boards in close proximity to the playing area.
Britain's Katie Boulter says the French Open on-court sponsorship boards should be removed after Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez retires injured after tripping over one.
3 months agoThe French Open has come under heavy criticism after Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez suffered an injury during her doubles match because of a courtside advertising board. The incident happened shortly after British star Katie Boulter narrowly avoided a similar accident at Roland Garros. Fans and players have now raised serious concerns over player safety and the placement of sponsor boards near the court.
3 months ago
Zimbabwe church minibus crash kills 27 after truck collision near Chivhu
A minibus taxi carrying church members crashes after being struck by a haulage truck in central Zimbabwe, killing 27 peo...
Abby Seaman shares a marathon playlist featuring AC/DC and The Temper Trap
Abby Seaman promotes a marathon playlist built to motivate her during runs, highlighting tracks by AC/DC and The Temper...
Roger Federer is moved to tears during International Tennis Hall of Fame induction speech
Roger Federer is brought to tears during his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. On Saturday at Newpor...