British tennis player Harriet Dart criticized the atmosphere during her Australian Open second-round defeat, comparing it to a football match and calling for greater respect from fans. She also noted other instances of unruly behavior at Melbourne Park, including incidents during Jack Draper's match and the relocation of Felix Auger-Aliassime's match due to noise.
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"I felt like I was at a football match. Obviously it's great to have lots of people there watching and everything but I also think there has to be respect towards both players," said Dart, 28. Elsewhere, the chair umpire had to make several appeals for respect towards the players during Jack Draper's match against Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis on John Cain Arena.but the British number one said the "electric atmosphere" gave him energy and he responded by cupping his ear to the crowd on several occasions.
"I blocked it out as much as I could. Obviously there was some supporters who were extremely drunk, but it was a great atmosphere, amazing atmosphere."Jodie Burrage was looking to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career
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