Woman Removed from Shanghai Tennis Match for Disrupting Public Order Police Report

A female spectator caused a notable disturbance at a prestigious tennis event in Shanghai, leading to swift action by local law enforcement. The incident, which disrupted the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai match, involved a 46-year-old woman identified as Xie. She was attending a match at the Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center when her behavior forced a temporary suspension of play.

Incident at Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center

According to an announcement by the Minhang branch of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau, Xie attended the match under the influence of alcohol and continuously shouted, thereby disrupting the event’s order. Despite multiple persuasion attempts by on-site police, her actions did not cease, necessitating her lawful removal from the venue.

Police Response and Administrative Penalties

The police, through their official Weibo account, detailed the actions taken against Xie, stating that administrative penalties have been imposed in accordance with the law. The Minhang branch highlighted the importance of maintaining public order during large-scale sporting events and issued a reminder for spectators to behave in a civilized manner.

Events Surrounding the Incident

At the time of the disruption, the central court was hosting a men’s singles first-round match between Matteo Berrettini of Italy and Adrian Mannarino of France. The Shanghai Observer reported on the incident, emphasizing how such disruptions can impact the normal flow of sporting events.

Guidelines for Spectator Behavior at Sporting Events

The public security authorities have reiterated their commitment to handling any illegal behavior that disrupts venue order with seriousness. They encouraged audiences to ensure that sporting events can proceed smoothly without interference.