A protestor appeared to charge onto the court during the Australian Open final between Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal
There were concerning scenes during the Australian Open final between Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal as a member of the crowd jumped onto the court before being dragged away by security staff.
The incident happened during the second set at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne as Spanish star Nadal was serving against his Russian rival.
There was a commotion as a member of the crowd appeared to jump from the stands.
Both players were immediately surrounded by security as the offender was accosted and removed from the court.
Some bozo just jumped out of the stands onto the court (probably about three meters), got dragged out.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/u4xzjTaIEf
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 30, 2022
I assume (not sure) a streaker interrupted play. Security surrounded the players. #medvedev #nadal #ausopen pic.twitter.com/3Nup6eQJs9
— Tennis GIFs 🎾🎥 (@tennis_gifs) January 30, 2022
Movimientos extraños y final interrumpida en #AUSTRALIAxESPN: un hincha saltó al escenario y rápidamente fue arrestado. pic.twitter.com/olQf0UzlgS
— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) January 30, 2022
Footage showed the incident as images appeared to show the person carrying a banner reading ‘abolish refugee detention’.
The action resumed as Nadal aimed to level the match at one set apiece, after Medvedev had taken the first set 6-2.
Nadal is aiming for a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title, which would move him one ahead of rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the all-time rankings.
Medvedev, 25, is aiming for a second Grand Slam title to add to the US Open crown he won in September of last year.
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from RT – Daily news