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A swarm of bees caused a lengthy delay during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, with player Carlos Alcaraz eventually winning after a one hour and 48 minute delay. Beekeeper Lance Davis saved the day by corralling the bees and transferring them into a cage to be transported away from the stadium, becoming an instant hit on social media for his fearless approach to the problem.
The quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the BNP Paribas Open was suspended for nearly two hours due to a swarm of bees invading the court. After the delay, Alcaraz went on to win the match. A beekeeper arrived with a vacuum contraption to remove the bees, and the players eventually returned to the court to finish the game. The incident drew reactions from players and fans, with some expressing amazement at the unusual interruption.
A "bee invasion" disrupted play at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, with video showing bees swarming over equipment and players. The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev was briefly interrupted as the bees caused confusion and amusement among the crowd. The tournament, in its quarterfinals stage, is being held at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, and efforts were made to remove the bees using a vacuum hose.