The French Open is lauded not only for its thrilling matches but also for its vibrant and vociferous crowd. Spectators filled the stands, eagerly awaiting their chance to witness their favorite players triumphing atop the red clay of Roland Garros. Unfortunately, the fervor often morphs into aggression, and no player has felt that more than Russian star Daniil Medvedev. From his opening match against Thiago Seyboth Wild, Medvedev faced boos and jeers from the French Open fans. However the drama only continued to escalate from that point.

Medvedev arrived at the French Open with high expectations. However, it took no time for the hostility of the crowd to show its face.

The French Open crowd boos out Daniil Medvedev on court

In his first match, Daniil Medvedev questioned a ball mark on the clay. The moment was only the beginning of the tumultuous relationship between the Russian and the French fans. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first time he had encountered such scorn during the European clay-court season. Before his arrival in Paris, he had been jeered and booed in Monte Carlo and Madrid. Despite being no stranger to adversity, Medvedev was still taken aback by the staunch aggression of the crowd.

While Medvedev holds a newfound appreciation for the clay surface, it was clear that this appreciation did not extend to the spectators. However, the altercation with the crowd could not have come at a worse time.

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The hostile environment had an impact on Medvedev’s performance. Ultimately, Medvedev’s French Open journey ended in disappointment. His defeat to Seyboth Wild proved to be the end of his clay court season.

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The French Open continues to dazzle with its electrifying matches, and its reputation as a tournament full of line calls and passionate spectators remains undaunted.

The French Open crowd also booed the Ukrainian tennis player on the court

Marta Kostyuk’s refusal to shake hands with Aryna Sabalenka and her protest against Belarus’ involvement in the war on Ukraine sparked controversy at the French Open. The crowd expressed their disapproval with boos and jeers, leading to a tense atmosphere. Kostyuk addressed the crowd’s reaction in a post-match press conference, expressing surprise and criticizing their behavior.

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The incident involving Marta Kostyuk at the French Open has ignited a heated debate about sportsmanship and player conduct. What are your thoughts on such incidents? Let us know in the comments.