Disrupted US Open semi-final resumes after protest

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 08, 2023 9:55 am

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.

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