New York: The US Open was plunged into chaos on Thursday (Friday in Manila) after climate activists disrupted play, forcing a 50-minute stoppage as the tennis showpiece became the latest sporting event to be targeted by protesters.
The semi-final clash between American teenager Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova in the Arthur Ashe Stadium was halted in game two of the second set as three protesters wearing t-shirts with the slogan 'end fossil fuels' began chanting the same message.The protesters were greeted with jeers and chants of 'kick them out' by other spectators as security staff moved in.
Television footage showed Gauff and Muchova trying to stay loose in the locker rooms, consulting with coaching staff during the unprecedented delay.Gauff and Muchova finally returned to the court at around 8.50pm local time after a stoppage in play timed at around 50 minutes.The incident is the latest in a series of protests by climate activists targeting major sporting events around the world.Major tennis events have been frequently targeted.
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