Crying baby during Australian Open tennis match sparks fierce debate: Mind-boggling

An Australian Open game has been interrupted by a sound likely not expected courtside.Jannik Sinner defeated fellow Italian Luciano Darderi in Melbourne on Tuesday, but their most formidable opponent wasn’t standing on the other side of the net.It was instead a young spectator causing a disturbance in the sporting world’s equivalent of a library.While attempting to serve for a tie-break, Darderi became distracted by a baby’s cry within the otherwise silent crowd at Margaret Court Arena.In a clip posted to the Australian Open official TikTok page, Danderi seems to brush off the disturbance in good humor.Only it’s not a once-off.After bouncing the ball several times and lofting it into the air, he is forced to catch it before it can connect with his racquet.The baby once again lets out a big wail, pulling focus away from the athlete.He looks to the crowd with an amused, but incredulous expression, which sparks laughter and applause among fans.Footage of the moment has now gained more than two million views, sparking debate around whether it’s appropriate to have a baby or toddler tag along to a sport known for total crowd silence.“But why would you bring a baby to a tennis match?” a user questioned.“Don’t bring babies or toddlers to grand slams – they won’t remember it,” another agreed.A third wrote: “Unpopular opinion: babies shouldn’t be allowed in tennis matches”.Meanwhile, some aimed at the players in general, questioning why elite professionals allow their focus to be shattered so easily.“The fact that they can’t play through noise is mind-boggling,” wrote one commenter.“Just hit the ball and deal with it or wear earplugs,” another argued.“Why are tennis players so sensitive to any noise?” a third questioned.Children and babies are allowed to attend matches under the official rules of the Australian Open.In fact, there’s no charge for children aged 2 and under if they do not occupy a seat, though proof of age is req...