Benoît Paire was confronted with Harold Mayot within the framework of l’ATP 250 this Wednesday. While Benoît Paire was trailing 2 sets to 0 against his French counterpart, he is bothered by a spectator. This one is at the limit of the threat, and Benoît Paire, known for his excesses of anger on the court, gives in to the provocations.
« I’ll wait for you at the end of the match »
Benoît Paire had nevertheless started the competition well. The French tennis player won on Monday against Andy Murray. He was back this Wednesday in Montpellier against another Frenchman, Harold Mayot. This time, the task seemed a little more complicated for Benoît Paire, since Harold Mayot led 2 sets to 0. Known for his excesses of anger on the courts, Benoit Paire loses his temper again, but this time, because of a supporter. Dissatisfied with Benoît’s level of play, the supporter gets annoyed and is on the verge of threatening the tennis player. “ I’ll wait for you at the end of the match », Launched the spectator. Benoît Paire reacts quickly but is caught by the referee.
During the inventory with the referee, the tennis player describes the situation to the match referent. Benoît Paire explains that this person seems to be a bettor unhappy with his results: “ He told me: “I’ll wait for you at the end”. When someone told me that… I saw that he was betting and people like that have no place in a stadium ».
If the French hypothesis is not confirmed, the match will still go to its end. Benoît Paire bows to Harold Mayot, but he is not hiding behind this incident. “ That’s not what made me lose. It’s a pain, but we are professional players and we know that people bet. When people attack us on social networks, we try to ignore it. But when it’s in the stands and someone threatens us, I don’t find it terrible », protests the French sportsman. Harold Mayot will play the quarter-finals this Friday.