Tennis-Tiafoe says tennis fans should be given more freedom at matches


FILE PHOTO: Mar 12, 2023; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Frances Tiafoe (USA) pumps his fist after winning a point in his fourth round match as he defeated Jason Kubler (AUS) in the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) -American Frances Tiafoe said tennis should loosen its strict rules governing the behavior of fans attending matches to help attract a younger audience.

According to tennis etiquette, fans should not make any noise during points and should only move to and from their seats when players take a break during the change of ends.

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