Morocco faces sanctions for fan disorder and bottle-throwing after World Cup loss to Colombia

Morocco may face ITF sanctions after fans threw water bottles onto the court during a Davis Cup match against Colombia in Casablanca.

Morocco could be facing disciplinary action from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after crowd unrest overshadowed its Davis Cup tie against Colombia in Casablanca over the weekend.

The incident occurred at the conclusion of the match, moments after Colombia sealed victory to progress in the competition. Frustrated home supporters reacted by throwing water bottles onto the clay court, forcing officials and attendants to step in and restore order in scenes rarely associated with the traditionally decorum-driven sport of tennis.

Colombia secured a 3-1 victory over Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group I playoff, with Nicolás Mejía delivering the decisive third point. The match, held in Casablanca, escalated beyond tennis into a tense confrontation, both in the stands and on court.

Footage of the incident, which quickly went viral on social media, shows plastic bottles scattered across the court as ball kids and court staff hurriedly removed them under the watchful eyes of players and officials.

Although no injuries were reported, the scenes in Casablanca have placed Morocco’s tennis authorities under scrutiny. An official response from the ITF has yet to be released, but sources suggest that an investigation into the incident is likely.

Morocco’s elimination from the competition has now been overshadowed by the controversy, with the country’s tennis federation expected to issue a statement and cooperate fully with any disciplinary process.