The organisers of the Australian Open have issued a warning to players as they look to ensure the media talk about the great tennis being played and not any more controversial incidents.
It comes days after an ugly incident occurred at a junior tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, the infamous home of the Australian Open. In this particular incident a brawl erupted in which one man was arrested for assault and the police needed to be called to separate a fist-fight between two men.
The incident was fuelled by an argument between two teenage tennis players over a point during their match.
This is a shocking example of behaviour by players and parents, and has been deemed serous enough for Tennis Australia to issue a warning to all players intending to perform at the Australian Open that problematic behaviour will not be tolerated when the tournament gets underway, although it is likely people will be able to concentrate on the Australian Open tennis tips as on-court behaviour is usually pretty restrained in the majors.
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has said the organisers of the tournament want to send a "clear message" to all players, families and fans that such extreme behaviour is not acceptable.
He stated he was very disappointed about the incident and stated clearly those behind the Australian Open "will not tolerate anti-social behaviour" in any way, shape or form.
The Australian Open betting predictions suggest it should be an exciting tournament, and fans will be hoping to concentrate on the tennis.
It remains highly unlikely that such an incident would occur again at such a prestigious tournament as the Australian Open. But tensions and emotions run his in professional tennis and incidents can flare up from time to time, but all the players know they need to set a good example to their fans.
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