Rowdy fans at the Australian Open’s so-called “Party Court” — a venue equipped with a bar — grew so loud that a nearby match was moved to a different arena.
Court 6 at Melbourne Park - infamously dubbed the 'party court' - has posed several issues at the 2025 Australian Open as athletes slam the unruly atmosphere.
The 23-year-old’s professional tennis education has been going at warp speed and he followed up his upset of Nick Kyrgios in round one by defeating France’s Arthur Cazaux 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-3.
The 'Happy Slam' has been punctuated by grumbles from some who pine for a more traditional, staid atmosphere.
While Jacob Fearnley's boisterous-as-could-be 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Arthur Cazaux of France was going on at Court 6 on Wednesday night, the noise was drifting over to the adjacent Court ...