Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Sabalenka Advances After Viral Clip of Raducanu’s On-Court Request to Remove Crying Child

Captured at the climax of a three-hour match, the exchange has drawn scrutiny over tennis etiquette concerning spectator noise.

Emma Raducanu protagonizó un incómodo momento durante el Masters 1000 de Cincinnati.
Image

Overview

  • In a pivotal moment of the third set, Raducanu interrupted play and asked the chair umpire to remove a crying child who was distracting her.
  • The chair umpire told Raducanu she could summon staff to address the issue but instructed her to continue the match in the meantime.
  • Sabalenka prevailed 7-6(7/3), 4-6, 7-6(7/5) after just over three hours and will face Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro in the round of 16.
  • Clips of the tense exchange have racked up views across Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, with some outlets reporting different world rankings for Raducanu.
  • Tournament organizers have made no public mention of disciplinary measures for the incident, which unfolded in sweltering heat following a recent power outage at the Western & Southern Open.