Overview
- Nitin Kumar’s throw struck a wasp mid-flight during his match against Richard Veenstra on Sunday, briefly halting play.
- Ted Evetts flicked a wasp off his collar in his match with Luke Humphries, drawing strong reactions from fans on social media.
- The insect has also interrupted Luke Littler’s post-match interview and appeared on Ross Smith and Rob Cross during early sessions.
- UCL entomologist Seirian Sumner says newly mated queens likely wake from hibernation in Alexandra Palace’s hidden spaces and are drawn to heat and stage lighting.
- Alexandra Palace officials say they prefer non-intrusive, environmentally responsible measures but warn pest control could be used if safety is threatened.