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Casper Ruud criticizes French Open for hazardous advertising boards

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:38 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Casper Ruud criticizes French Open for hazardous advertising boards

Summary

Casper Ruud expressed frustration during his match against João Fonseca at the French Open on June 1, highlighting safety concerns regarding courtside advertising boards. Ruud's complaints reflect growing tensions around player safety, following incidents where other players tripped over the same boards. High-profile personalities, including Iga Świątek and Martina Navratilova, have also raised similar concerns. The tournament organizers announced they would make adjustments, although changes have not been implemented on all courts. Fonseca won the match after nearly four hours of play, advancing to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

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•Ruud faced Fonseca in the fourth round of the French Open.
•Match lasted three hours and 55 minutes.
•Ruud collided with the Lacoste boards multiple times.
•High-profile players have called for player safety improvements.
•Fonseca moves on to face Jakub Menšík in the quarterfinals.

Latest Updates

4:38 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Frigging Sponsor’ – Casper Ruud Hits Out at French Open Over Controversial Hazard in Tense Exchange With Umpire

What they're saying

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Casper Ruud has become the latest player to voice his frustration with the French Open over a courtside hazard that has emerged as one of the biggest controversies at the Major. After both Zeynep Sönmez and Katie Boulter were affected by the same issue, high-profile figures like Iga Świątek, Martina Navratilova, and Marta Kostyuk, among others, demanded action from the tournament organizers.
— Yahoo Sports

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