Rome s farce escalates, the event director comes forward to warn and insult the fans: Permanent ban is about to be

In the 2025 Rome Masters, an unsettling phenomenon caused an uproar - fans openly insulted the players, causing conflicts in multiple games. The event director and former Italian No. 1 Paulo Lorenzi recently spoke out, saying that such fans are under "highest level of surveillance" and may face a lifelong ban on entering all FITP events.

Stadium conflicts at a glance

1. Men's singles arena: Meng Shik angrily criticized the stands

New Miami Masters champion and Czech teenager Jakub Mensik was continuously insulted by a fan in the audience in the game against Maroshang. He stopped the game and walked towards the fan for an explanation. At the end of the game, he even blew a kiss to the other party to demonstrate sarcastically, which sparked heated discussions in the media.

2. Women's Singles Arena: Towson "responds" the ridicule

In the game against Russian rising star Andreva, Danish player Clara Tauson was cheered loudly by the fans of the poolside for a double mistake. She immediately asked angrily: "Who are you?" and sent a second ACE response directly in the next point and made a provocative gesture to the fan. The atmosphere at the scene was tense.

The event director responded strongly: It is not tolerated!

Paul Lorenzi said in an interview:

"We have implemented the strictest monitoring of these people. Anyone who is confirmed to disrupt the order of the game and insult the players will never enter any event venues sponsored by the Italian Internet Association."

He specifically mentioned that "on-site betting" is one of the key motives behind such behavior.

"In the Italian sports world, the behaviors caused by the 'on-site handicap' in the game have long been closely monitored by us. Adults can be legally bet according to law, but we must not tolerate any interference with professional competitions."

Paul Lorenzie's personal affairs

• Former world ranking: 82nd (2018)

• Kitzbühel won the championship in 2016, at the age of 34, becoming the oldest first champion in ATP history

• After retiring, he quickly transformed into a competition operator, serving as a senior executive of the Italian Internet Association and the director of the Rome Masters

The event has moved towards "zero tolerance", building a protection network for players

This statement marks a key step for the Italian Internet Association and the Rome Masters to take on players' safety and civility in the arena. Whether it is out of control of the mood of betting on football, or deliberately insulting the opponent to win, such behaviors are being classified as "red line". Behind the statement of the event organizer, a strong signal is reflected: in the future, the audience will no longer be a "safe zone" with excessive words and deeds, and once the bottom is reached, the consequence will be a "lifelong ban".