Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish player Katie Boulter tripped on a Lacoste-branded board at the tournament (Getty)Roland Garros organisers are implementing changes to court advertising following complaints from players about poorly placed boards causing injuries. British tennis player Katie Boulter stumbled on a Lacoste-branded board, while Turkish player Zeynep Sonmez sustained two stitches and a bruised knee after colliding with another. Four-time French Open winner Iga Swiatek and Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk are among other players who have called for the removal of the advertising boards. Tournament officials stated they are taking player feedback into account and making "adjustments" to the playing area to prioritise player safety and well-being. Separately, Belgium's Alexander Blockx sprained his ankle on a tarpaulin rain cover at a practice facility, adding to concerns about player safety at the tournament. In fullRoland Garros to make change after controversial injury trend at French OpenThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
French Open organisers change court advertising after player injuries
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish player Katie Boulter tripped on a Lacoste-branded board at the tournament (Getty)Roland Garros organisers are implementing changes to court advertising following complaints from players about poorly placed boards causing injuries. British tennis player Katie Boulter stumbled on a Lacoste-branded board, while Turkish player Zeynep Sonmez sustained two stitches and a bruised knee after colliding with another. Four-time French Open winner Iga Swiatek and Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk are among other players who have called for the removal of the advertising boards. Tournament officials stated they are taking player feedback into account and making "adjustments" to the playing area to prioritise player safety and well-being. Separately, Belgium's Alexander Blockx sprained his ankle on a tarpaulin rain cover at a practice facility, adding to concerns about player safety at the tournament. In fullRoland Garros to make change after controversial injury trend at French OpenThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
