It’s 11 a.m. this Saturday and the first men’s doubles semi-final only starts in an hour. An interrupted and soaked line presses against the security barriers leading to the Paris La Défense Arena. And in the neighboring brasseries and restaurants, there is no doubt that the little yellow ball has its effect. The success of the Rolex Paris Master and the attendance that goes with it are reflected in the activity.
“We just opened and we are already overwhelmed. It’s not midday and it’s a rush,” says the employee of a store opposite the stadium, a little out of breath.
