Tennis-Tsitsipas hankers for Wimbledon quiet after 'party court' outing


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024

Jan 15, 2024; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece plays a shot against Zizou Bergs (not pictured) of Belgium in Round 1 of the Men's Singles on Day 2 of the Australian Open tennis at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Stefanos Tsitsipas was left yearning for the quiet decorum of Wimbledon after playing doubles with his brother Petros on the Australian Open's new "party court" on Tuesday.

Echoing the party holes that have become popular at some golf events, Court Six at Melbourne Park now has a double-decker bar running down one side of it and the thump of music played by a DJ accompanies the action.

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