French Open match interrupted as medics rush to court and screaming woman removed

French Open match interrupted as medics rush to court and screaming woman removed Newspoint | 26/05/2025 02:39:17

A screaming woman interrupted opening match at the with medical staff rushing to the court to aid the fan. The No. 8 seed was facing off against Yannick Hanfmann in the final day session match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday.

The woman in the crowd began screaming while Hanfmann was serving at 2-2. cameras abruptly switched away from the court stream as commentators confirmed that stewards and medical personnel had been called to the stands to aid the fan.

All attention was focused on for the last match of Sunday's day session, with a tribute ceremony for scheduled to commence at the conclusion of the Musetti vs Hanfmann match.

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Despite intermittent rain delays throughout the day, the sun was shining for the third match, and the roof was open at the French Open. However, just four games into the match, there was a disruption when a spectator could be heard screaming, leaving both players bewildered.

"We just have a little disturbance on the side of the court," commentator Miles Maclagan noted. Nick Mullins added: "Yeah, there's a lady down below us who is a little bit agitated."

The broadcast switched to an overhead view of the main stadium court as medics rushed to the stands. The chair umpire also descended to check what was happening before returning to her chair, while the players waited on court.

"The stewards and the medics have come down very quickly to help her and she is now being helped away," Mullins soon confirmed.

"She seems fine, she's on her feet, albeit with a bit of assistance. That was a reason for the noises."

The match continued, and Hanfmann quickly held serve, unfazed by the brief interruption. The No. 142 is considered a massive underdog in the match.

Musetti has had an impressive clay-court season, breaking into the top 10 after reaching the final in Monte-Carlo and consecutive semis in Madrid and Rome.

He's also tasted success on Philippe-Chatrier, bagging the Olympic bronze medal on the same court last summer. The No. 8 seed now feels he can vie for his first Grand Slam title.

"I arrived Paris with an ambition to win Roland Garros," he said. "I feel I have improved in every aspect of my game, especially my physicality.

"I'm ready to chase big titles and consider myself a contender for the title. I have never felt so confident in my tennis, and I believe I know how to chase the title."

Should Musetti progress into the following round in Paris, he would face either Colombian star Daniel Galan, or Frenchman Valentin Royer in his next clash.