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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Daniil Medvedev's first-round exit at the US Open was marked by chaos after a photographer entered the court during match point, leading to a meltdown from Medvedev and a disrupted match that culminated in his defeat by Benjamin Bonzi. The incident caused a lengthy delay, crowd unrest, and Medvedev's emotional outburst, making it a memorable and tumultuous tournament moment.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
During a chaotic first-round US Open match, Daniil Medvedev's meltdown was triggered by a photographer entering the court at match point, leading to a disruption, crowd unrest, and Medvedev's emotional outburst, ultimately resulting in his defeat by Benjamin Bonzi.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Emma Raducanu was disturbed by a crying baby during her Cincinnati Open match and asked the umpire to address the situation, which led to a brief exchange and applause from the crowd; the issue was ultimately unresolved, but Raducanu continued her match, which she lost in a close third-set tiebreak.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by talkSPORT
During a tense Wimbledon match, Taylor Fritz's first-round game was suspended due to curfew rules, causing frustration for Fritz and stress for his girlfriend Morgan Riddle, who shared her stress via social media amid the controversy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Beekeeper Lance Davis quickly vacuumed up a swarm of 3,500 bees that interrupted a tennis match at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, allowing the game to continue. Operating without protective gear, Davis settled down the players and fans, ensuring the bees wouldn't be a problem. Despite a brief interruption and a sting, Carlos Alcaraz went on to win the match, while the bees are now in Davis' care until they can be released at his apiary.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Two men have been charged with criminal trespass after their protest disrupted a tennis match at the U.S. Open. One of the protesters glued his feet to the floor, causing a delay of nearly 50 minutes. The match between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová resumed after the protesters were removed, and Gauff went on to win, advancing to the final. The protest was organized by the environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion, calling for an end to fossil fuels.