French Open bans alcohol from the stands following rowdy behavior by fans

Organizers of the French Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in professional tennis, banned alcohol sales for fans following a week of rowdy behavior in the stands.

Organizers of the French Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in professional tennis, banned alcohol sales for fans following a week of rowdy behavior in the stands.

“Alcohol was until now authorized in the stands. Now it’s over,” tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said, according to CNBC. “The umpires are really going to be even more strict to further respect to the players and respect the game."

No one with the French Open could immediately be reached by NBC News for comment Thursday afternoon.

Former No. 1 player Mauresmo's remarks were prompted by raucous behavior by revelers in the stands during the first week of the tournament at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris.

Belgian David Goffin said Wednesday a fan spat gum at him during his five-set victory over France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, CNBC reported.

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