Katie Boulter calls for removal of sponsorship boards after injury
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Katie Boulter has urged the French Open to eliminate on-court sponsorship boards following the injury of Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez, who had to retire after tripping over one. Boulter's comments highlight safety concerns regarding these boards during matches. This incident raises questions about player safety at major events. A response from the French Open organizers on the proposed changes to the sponsorship boards has yet to be reported.
- •Zeynep Sonmez retired injured at the French Open.
- •Boulter advocates for removing on-court sponsorship boards.
- •Sonmez tripped over one of the boards during her match.
- •Safety concerns are being raised regarding playing conditions.
- •No official response from French Open organizers yet.
- 7:20 PMBBC Sport — Players call for sponsorship boards removal after injury
"Britain's Katie Boulter says the French Open on-court sponsorship boards should be removed after Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez retires injured after tripping over one.
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