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World number 115 David Goffin complained robustly about the noisy fans and nothing was done. But world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek raised her eyebrow and the French Open tournament director was on the case.

Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur and Stefanos Tsitsipas are also in singles action on a packed day at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans.

Organisers of the French Open tennis tournament on Thursday banned fans from drinking alcohol while watching matches as part of a hastily arranged package of measures to combat loutish behaviour as the world's top players battle to lift one of the circuit's most coveted prizes.

Belgian player David Goffin claimed a fan spat chewing gum at him during his match against French opponent Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

The French Open tournament director has announced an alcohol ban in the stands among a series of new measures after a turbulent few days at the start of the tournament

In contrast to Swiatek, the pair enjoyed relatively stress-free passages.

Awash with woe was the day as persistent showers forced the cancellation of play on the courts without a roof at the Roland Garros stadium. But there were a few, oh the lucky few – 18 in total – who got to parade their wonderfulness on the better bestowed courts.…

Carlos Alcaraz laboured to a four-set victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong.