Daniil Medvedev came to Iga Swiatek’s defense by pointing out that making noises while a player is about to hit the ball isn’t acceptable but also made a very interesting point by explaining that loud crowds would probably be okay if it was something common for tennis.
Following a dramatic comeback and win over Naomi Osaka 7-6 (1) 1-6 7-5 in the French Open second round, world No. 1 Swiatek criticized the crowd on the court, pretty much telling them they were disrupting her focus throughout the match. Four-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek calling out the French Open crowd drew mixed reactions as some sided with the Pole and declared the crowd’s behavior as “unacceptable” while some criticized the current world No. 1, arguing that tennis can’t get new fans if spectators can’t allow themselves to get a bit too excited during matches.
When Osaka was asked about Swiatek’s complaints, the Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion said she had no issues with the crowd.
Paula Badosa, a former world No. 2, had a stunned reaction when told about Swiatek’s comments as the Spanish tennis star also said she had no problems with the crowd. Also, Badosa said Swiatek “cannot complain” about noisy crowds since she is…
