Overview

• A champagne cork landed near Jannik Sinner during the fourth game of the second set in the men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz, prompting a brief halt in play.
• Umpire Alison Hughes immediately suspended the match and a ball boy removed the cork from Centre Court.
• Carlos Alcaraz responded with visible frustration toward the crowd after the object landed close to his opponent’s feet.
• Hughes issued a warning urging spectators to refrain from popping champagne bottles while players are preparing to serve.
• Play resumed smoothly after the interruption and no further disruptions were reported for the remainder of the match.