Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu did not have a good time at the Citi Open in Washington. Not only did she lose to her opponent Marta Kostyuk, but an obnoxious fan gave her a particularly difficult time during the game. This incident has raised questions about whether this kind of behavior is allowed to go on until drastic steps have to be taken.
The fan in question cheered loudly any time Andreescu missed her serve. He also screamed ‘Out’ when the ball landed outside the line when Bianca was serving.
The fan got under Andreescu’s skin, riling her up so much that she screamed at him to shut up. She also refused to play until security removed the fan from the stands.
Bianca Andreescu screams ‘Shut up!’ at a guy in the crowd who keeps cheering when she misses a serve.
He was even saying ‘Out’ after her missed serves.
Security was called to remove the man from the stadium.
Bianca refused to play until he left. pic.twitter.com/cquJoLTFaB
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 31, 2023
This incident took place during the final set. The scores were tied at 2-2 when Bianca hit a double fault. Things went downhill from there, and she eventually lost the match.
Fans are divided over the incident. Some users feel that too often fans get away with nasty behavior, while others feel the decision was harsh. Here are some of the reactions:
Good move by umpire.
— Geri Turner (@geritur) July 31, 2023
Her Cardi B moment
— OfficialDrChrisX (@drchrisisfree) July 31, 2023
Really sad that players can’t handle fans. Tennis players are so frustrating to pull for.
— brandon lee johnson (@Bigb3196) August 1, 2023
Whichever way one might feel about this, questions will be raised about this incident. Could the result have been different if the fan was not around? While tennis players are equipped to deal with big crowds, sometimes the obnoxious ones really leave a bitter taste.
Why are fans comparing Bianca Andreescu with Cardi B?
Cardi B is a well-known American Rapper. She became the first woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for Invasion of Privacy. She recently made headlines when she hit back at an unruly fan at one of her shows.
The fan threw his drink at her as she was performing, splashing her face and costume. She immediately retaliated by throwing her mic at the fan in question.
Cardi B was performing her hit ‘Bodak Yellow’ when this incident took place. Security immediately jumped in and grabbed the fan.
Cardi B is now facing charges for battery. The woman who filed the case claimed that the mic hit her too because she was standing next to the fan that threw the drink.
Bianca Andreescu’s incident has resulted in comparisons being made between the two respective stars. It is a stark reminder of what players and celebrities have to endure too often. Fans, too, should do better and treat them with respect.