A clay-court tournament, the Cordoba Open in Argentina made headlines for all the wrong reasons when explicit content unexpectedly flashed on a large screen during the tournament’s opening day as seen in the viral video
The ATP 250 tournament commenced in Cordoba, Argentina, on Monday, February 5th. However, controversy overshadowed the event as a graphic video appeared on a prominent screen at the venue.
Video of p*rn being played on screen during Cordoba Open tennis tournament in Argentina goes viral on Twitter/X
What are we gonna watch today, @CordobaOpen ? 😂 pic.twitter.com/YsJy8t3Izc
— Clay (@_claymagazine) February 5, 2024
Video Aired For Several Minutes
Social media erupted with chatter after a viral video captured the shocking moment when the material played in full view of stunned attendees.
The scene unfolded within the grounds of Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, seemingly near the food and beverage area adjacent to one of the courts. Reports suggest the inappropriate footage aired for several minutes without explanation from tournament officials.
Thanasi Expressed Disbelief
The Cordoba Open, a clay-court event featuring 28 players, debuted in 2019 with a substantial prize pool of £511,000. Local tennis talents like Francisco Cerundolo, Sebastian Baez, and Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who notably defeated Andy Murray in the recent Australian Open, headline the tournament.
#Córdoba #MatchPoint Hackearon una pantalla del Córdoba Open y mandaron un tremendo video XXX. Blureamos las imágenes por razones obvias. Investigan al bandido que estuvo detrás del hecho. pic.twitter.com/Q0IKxvqvwi
— Hechos y Derecho (@Hechosanderecho) February 5, 2024
Among the notable reactions to the bizarre incident was that of Thanasi Kokkinakis, winner of the 2022 Australian Open doubles, who expressed his disbelief with humor on social media.
Amidst the astonishment, users online shared humorous remarks, such as, “Well, that’s one way to attract spectators to the tennis,” and, “Someone is definitely losing their job today.”
The Cordoba Open 250, taking place from February 5th to 11th, made history for the wrong reasons as it became the first tournament to inadvertently showcase explicit content on its video scoreboards during the qualifying rounds.
Mishap Occurred During Preliminary Phase
The mishap, which occurred during the preliminary phase with 16 players, left spectators bewildered as the inappropriate material was displayed for all to see.
The Cordoba Open, part of the ATP Tour, traditionally held in February, features clay-court matches at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba, Argentina. Originally a football stadium, it transforms into a tennis venue for this event.
This tournament marks an essential early stop on the South American clay-court swing leading up to the prestigious French Open. Winners of the Cordoba Open include Juan Ignacio Londero, Cristian Garin, Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Ramos, and Sebastian Baez, showcasing the rising talent in men’s tennis.
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