The Australian Open has outdone last year’s attendance records, with an expected nearly 1.1 million visitors by the end of the tournament. The surge in patrons has been attributed to both thrilling matches and the introduction of new attractions aimed at families. While tournament director Craig Tiley emphasizes fan comfort, some former players express concerns about a change in crowd character, citing instances of rowdy behavior. Despite these complaints, Tennis Australia reports fewer ejections this year, attributing some crowd dynamics to new fans from different sports, and the implementation of CCTV technology is aiding in crowd management.
The Australian Open has surpassed last year's attendance with nearly 1.1 million patrons, focusing on fan comfort and new family-friendly attractions.
Tournament director Craig Tiley emphasized the goal of ensuring fan comfort as a primary priority, amidst mixed opinions about the crowd's character.
Former player John Alexander noted a 'yobbo element' among the crowd, suggesting an increase in rowdy behavior linked to new, possibly less-experienced fans.
Ex-professional Louise Pleming pointed to increased security interventions this year, indicating a shift in crowd demographics introducing more casual sports fans.
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