Players call for sponsorship boards removal after injury
Players are calling for the removal of on-court sponsorship boards at the French Open following an injury incident. Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez had to retire from her doubles match after tripping over one of the boards, requiring stitches for her injury. Other players, including Katie Boulter and Iga Swiatek, have echoed concerns about player safety and the hazards posed by these advertisements.
- ▪Zeynep Sonmez retired from her match after tripping over a sponsorship board.
- ▪Katie Boulter and Iga Swiatek have joined the call for the boards to be removed.
- ▪Sonmez's injury highlights ongoing safety concerns at the French Open.
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