世界ランキング10位のロレンツォ・ムゼッティは、賭博師による試合妨害を抑制するため、ATPに対して警備を強化するよう求めた。このイタリア人選手は、5月12日に開催されたイタリア国際でフランシスコ・セルンドロに勝利した後、このようにコメントした。
ムゼッティは、この問題を広範囲にわたるものだと述べ、イタリア国内外の観客席にいる賭博師が試合を妨害していると指摘した。同選手によると、賭けが絡んでいる場合、一部の観客が番狂わせを狙って格下の選手を応援し、試合中に明らかな混乱を引き起こしているという。
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Multiple players encountered challenges during the Italian Open in Rome.
Former world No. 8 Diego Schwartzman has criticized the ATP tour's scheduling as chaotic and unorganized. In an interview with Clay, the retired Argentine player called for a major overhaul modeled on other sports. He argued that even television viewers struggle to follow tournaments and their points systems.
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Matteo Berrettini fell to Alexei Popyrin in the first round of the Italian Open after a disputed let call over a vibration dampener. The Italian, cheered by home fans at the Foro Italico, dropped the match 6-2, 6-3. The incident sparked boos from the crowd and left Berrettini visibly frustrated.
Tennis players including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev have left Dubai following airspace closures caused by regional tensions. The ATP Tour has funded evacuation efforts for those affected, including cancellations of events in Fujairah. While most have departed, some like Harri Heliövaara remain waiting.
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World No. 5 Lorenzo Musetti posted a practice video from the Monte Carlo Country Club, captioning it 'Back at the office,' signaling recovery progress amid injury concerns. The update arrives days before the Monte Carlo Masters starts on April 5, following his recent withdrawal from the Miami Open due to a right arm issue.
Carlos Alcaraz voiced strong criticism of ATP time violation rules during his quarter-final match at the Qatar Open, earning support from former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters. The Spaniard clashed with the chair umpire over a 25-second shot clock enforcement. Despite the tension, Alcaraz secured a comeback victory.
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More than 40 ATP players, officials, and staff, including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev, remain stuck in Dubai after airspace closures from US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliation. Rejecting lengthy road options proposed by the ATP, they are arranging short drives to Oman for private jets, with Indian Wells participation uncertain as the tournament starts March 4.