Overview
- Officials confirmed a women’s doubles semifinal at the Super 750 was stopped when twigs and particles from a bird’s nest fell onto Court No. 1 before play resumed.
- The stoppage followed an earlier pre-quarterfinal in which the HS Prannoy–Loh Kean Yew match was halted twice after bird droppings landed on the court.
- Danish players Mia Blichfeldt and Anders Antonsen publicly criticized the arena’s conditions and Delhi’s air quality, with Blichfeldt calling the infrastructure unacceptable.
- On-site reporting described poor maintenance and spectator facilities at the KD Jadhav Complex, including filthy washrooms, broken seats, and litter inside the venue.
- Organizers boosted staffing after complaints, yet persistent lapses and pollution concerns have intensified debate over shifting future tournaments to hubs such as Hyderabad and Bengaluru and over Delhi’s suitability for the World Championships.