Munar lashes out at French public: "This is a circus, they are the most annoying and fanatical in the world, they harm the game"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 29 May 2025 | 16.53

Jaume Munar, criticisms toward the French crowd. Photo: gettyimages

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The outburst from Jaume Munar in the press conference was expected and the expectations have been exceeded. The tense atmosphere in which his match with Arthur Fils in the second round of Roland Garros 2025 unfolded led to a press appearance by the Balearic player visibly upset with various aspects of the match.

Many confuse passion with lack of respect, and the French crowd continues to be criticized by various players due to their tendency to do so. Jaume Munar went a step further in the press conference given after being defeated by Arthur Fils in the second round of Roland Garros 2025. The Spanish player came close to causing a major upset, but ended up succumbing in an almost hostile environment, with the crowd singing the Marseillaise and causing a disruption incompatible with respect for the players and the sport.

- Sporting assessment of his defeat against Fils

"It's been a rollercoaster, a match that must be analyzed in well-defined blocks. In the first two sets, there was great equality, but I couldn't deploy the tennis I wanted in crucial moments. Then, in the third set, he began to have physical problems and everything changed, but I also didn't feel completely well, neither with my tennis nor my physical sensations. I lost momentum, and I am truly frustrated for not being able to play as the match demanded. The fifth set went beyond sport, and I didn't handle it well," explained the Balearic player.

- Alleged injury of Arthur Fils and how that influenced the match

"He was attended by the doctor due to an alleged back injury, but I am convinced what he suffered were cramps. In that case, he couldn't have been attended. The break didn’t bother me, but that's the way it is. If you have a real injury, you don't play the fifth set like he did. I have suffered many cramps throughout my career, suffered a lot because of them, and I know perfectly well how it works. You have a huge drop for a while, and when you no longer feel competitive and consider the match lost, the tension drops, the cramps ease a bit, and you return to your level. Additionally, I saw him drinking pickle juice in the last sets, so it's clear what happened," he concluded.

- Rant against the French crowd for their behavior

"Look, I'm going to be very sincere. I find it perfect if they cheer for the other player; I'm very used to that and it doesn't bother me. What is an absolute lack of respect is not stopping singing, shouting nonsense, and constantly interrupting because it prevents the game from progressing and unfolding normally. They engage in a very entertaining show for the audience, but they don't realize that we are doing our job. It's the most annoying and fanatic crowd in the world, the flag weighs too much here," he concluded.

When asked about the atmosphere in Paris compared to other Grand Slams, Jaume Munar is clear. "In New York and Australia, they understand sports differently. They can cheer a lot and have a sense of spectacle, but they never disrespect the players. In this tournament, it is necessary for people to calm down a bit because this is a real circus," declared the Spanish player, visibly upset with the experience at Roland Garros 2025.

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