Article by Roxana Fleşeru – published on Thursday, May 29, 2025 21:20 / Updated Thursday, May 29, 2025 21:28
Jaume Munar (28 years old, 57 ATP) complained about French fans after the five -set match he lost on Thursday in front of Arthur Fils (20 years, 14 ATP). The day before, the Serb Miomir Kecmanovic (25 years and 46 ATP) had also done, being defeated by Quentin Hans (28 years old, 52 ATP). However, Jannik Sinner (23 years old, 1 ATP) has a different opinion.
The French public is recognized for the passion with which your compatriots encourage. And at this year's edition there were a few players who complained about the fans in Hexagon.
“I think it is perfect for them to encourage their favorites, I am very accustomed to it and it doesn't bother me. What is absolutely disrespectful is that it does not cease to chant, shout nonsense and constantly interrupt the game. Prevent the game from progressing and developing normally. They make a fun show, but they don't realize that we are doing our job. He is the most annoying and public fanatic in the world, the flag weighs too much here, “said Spanish Jaume Munar after being defeated by Arthur Fils (3), 7-6 (4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4.
He was asked to compare the French public with the one from other Grand Slam tournaments. “In New York and Australia I understand sport in a different way. Fans can applaud a lot and have a sense of show, but they never lack respect for players. In this tournament, people have to calm down because it is a real circus.”
Miomir Kecmanovic: “They spit me”
The day before, Miomir Kecmanovic complained in the press in his country by the French public. “M.-They spit from the back, so what can I say … well, I understand they are host fans, but that's more than that: it's very rude. “said the Serb about the match lost in four sets in front of Quentin Halys
Asked about this aspect after the match with Richard Gasquet, Jannik Sinner was of an opinion than Munar and Kecmanovic.
“I have played two matches against the French and spectators so far. I seemed very respectful. Of course, you know, when you play against a Frenchman here that the atmosphere is a little different. It is the same when I play in Italy, right? Of course there are some people who will scream a little longer, but it is normal.
He also drew attention to other aspects. “It is fair for the French player to receive more support, because we are in Paris, we are in France. When you play against US players at the US Open it is the same. And when you play against Australian players at the Australian Open, even there, it is support and normal. It is nice to participate in a field match against the French player. It is very, very beautiful, “said the Italian who will meet Jiri Lehecka in the Czech Republic.
Boris Becker also addressed this topic in an interview for him Pais: “It is a very complicated tournament, because you have to find a way to treat with Paris fans. When I am against you, you have no chance, it is impossible, so you have to find a way to make friends with them.
