Roland Garros Ad Boards Spark Safety Debate After Sönmez Injury
Zeynep Sönmez retired from her doubles match at Roland Garros after tripping on Lacoste advertising boards at the back of the court, prompting a wave of backlash over player safety as others (including Katie Boulter) were affected by similar incidents. The controversy has drawn criticism from figures like Pam Shriver and José Morgado, who are calling for the boards/tarp to be removed, highlighting broader concerns about court-side signage, prize-money issues, and heat rules as players prepare for Wimbledon.