US Open crowd accused of 'xenophobia' after exchange between Viktor Troicki and fan goes viral

The crowd at the US Open has been accused of 'xenophobia' during a qualifying match.

The fourth and final Grand Slam is set to begin in less than five days’ time where players from all over the world will participate to showcase their talent and win the ultimate prize.

Ahead of the tournament, during one of the qualifying-round matches between Borna Gojo and Hamad Medjedovic, a local fan was disrupted by screaming at the coach of the latter.

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That incident led to criticism from some fans on social media who called the behaviour 'xenophobia'.

The qualifying round of the tournament will complete on August 25 which will confirm the final 16 players taking part in the tournament.

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This year, in the men’s single category, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will be defending his title. The current world number one won the title last year after defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final with a score of 6–4, 2–6, 7–6(7–1), 6–3.

In the women’s singles category, world number one Poland’s Iga Swiatek will defend her crown. She clinched the title last year after defeating Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in the final with a score of 6-2, 7-6.

Mario Boccardi

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