There was no surprise in the score: Talita Rocha and Larissa Franca won in straight sets. The surprise was that the arena on Copacabana beach was only about 70 percent full. For a sport in which Brazil has a storied tradition, played in a stunning venue with a view over the Atlantic, the empty seats are a major headache for organisers.
Thursday, 11 August 2016
Olympics-Where did the crowd go? Rio organizers battle empty seats (Reuters)
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