Tennis professional viewing etiquette | Respect ev...

1、 Entry and Seating Rules

  
• On time entry: It is recommended to sit in advance before the competition; After the game starts, it is forbidden to walk around freely.


• Latecomers control: Latecomers can only rest between odd numbered innings (ending in innings 1/3/5/7) or sit quietly for 90 seconds after changing sides. Walking or crossing is strictly prohibited during the turn.  


It is prohibited to stay in the aisle, steps, or guardrails to watch the competition. Please sit in designated seats throughout the entire process.     


  
2、 Sound and Silence Rules
  
Mandatory quiet time rule: From the moment the player prepares to serve until the end of the penalty kick, the entire court must remain absolutely quiet.


• Prohibit talking, eating, whispering, placing mobile phones outside, and making abnormal noises from plastic bags. All noises will interfere with the player's focus.


Turn the phone to silent/vibrate throughout the entire process, and strictly prohibit ringing or message prompts.     


  
  
3、 Applause and cheering rules
  
The only time allowed for applause is after the single point ends and the ball becomes a dead ball.


During the serving process and the back and forth tug, cheering, shouting, clapping, and whistling are strictly prohibited.


Observe the game with civility, avoid booing or insulting players; Regardless of the outcome, give both contestants respect and applause.     


  
4、 Photography and Electronic Equipment Rules
  
Flash photography is permanently prohibited throughout the game, as strong light can seriously affect players' visual judgment.  


Professional cameras and telephoto lenses are prohibited in professional competitions; Mobile phone shooting requires the shutter sound to be turned off, only for intermittent rest shooting.


During the round, it is prohibited to raise your phone or hand to shoot, in order to avoid shaking and glare that may interfere with the players.     


  
  
5、 Tennis Processing Rules
  
During the game, tennis balls flying into the stands are prohibited from being thrown back onto the court on the spot.


You must wait for the end of the score and the referee's indication before gently throwing it back onto the court to avoid disrupting the pace of the game.     


  
6、 Departure and on field behavior
  
Leaving midway is only allowed to take breaks or switch sides between games, and it is strictly prohibited to get up and walk during the game round.


It is strictly prohibited to climb over guardrails, enter the competition venue, or touch referees and athletes.


Strictly obey the management of referees and on-site staff, and violators have the right to be removed from the field.     


  
  
7、 Supplementary Science Popularization
  
• Fixed duration of edge rest: 90 seconds


• Interplate break: 120 seconds


Why should we be quiet? Tennis serves at a fast speed with millisecond accuracy, and any small noise can disrupt the player's rhythm.     


  
The best cheering is restrained quietness, the highest level of passion, and professional respect