The 2023 US Open semi-final match between America’s favorite Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova is in the news for all the bizarre reasons. Some climate protestors decided to interrupt crucial matches, ultimately leading to the play’s suspension. Gauff got angry as she dominated the match and was in a good rhythm. But the security lapse irked her, and the New York Police Department (NYPD) had to intervene to take hold of the situation.
The suspension caused a stir in the social media. Though fans understand the cause, they are displeased with the measures that climate protestors take. One protestor switched on his creative mode as he had no plans to leave the stadium.
Netflix’s ‘Break Point’ may as well start taking notes
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The US Open Security and the NYPD began their efforts to remove the protestors from the stadium. But one man was stubborn enough to glue his feet to the ground so that he would achieve his ulterior motive. The US Open officials might be new to the situation, but NYPD has seen worse. This protest is nothing but a mere drama for NYPD to tackle.
The tennis blogs and reporters had a field day on social media as they were on their fingers to update the tennis fans on the ongoing situation. Netflix’s docuseries now has enough content on a single semi-final match of the Flushing Meadows as the issue snowballed before NYPD handcuffed him.
The official US Open account tweeted, “NYPD are in the process of resolving a fan disturbance. Play will resume as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.”
NYPD are in the process of resolving a fan disturbance. Play will resume as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience.
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2023
A tennis blogger explained the situation, “About four protestors up on section 100′ were protesting Fossil fuel during the match. One of them, glue his feet to the ground. So …”
About four protestors up on section 100' were protesting Fossil fuel during the match. One of them, glue his feet to the ground. So … https://t.co/CSGZCFfW1j
— TENNISMEDIA (@luciahoff) September 8, 2023
A sports reporter delved into the intervention of NYPD and wrote, ”He has glued his feet to the ground. He is wearing a t-shirt saying “End Fossil Fuels”. Now counted 8 NYPD officers on the scene.”
He has glued his feet to the ground. He is wearing a t-shirt saying "End Fossil Fuels". Now counted 8 NYPD officers on the scene. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/0czrDUBIna
— Molly McElwee (@molly_mcelwee) September 8, 2023
‘The Tennis Podcast’ reported, ”NYPD is now surrounding the one remaining protestor as they attempt to remove him from his seat in the loge.”
NYPD is now surrounding the one remaining protestor as they attempt to remove him from his seat in the loge.#USOpen pic.twitter.com/gNkPI0dEHl
— The Tennis Podcast (@TennisPodcast) September 8, 2023
A TV writer stated, “Climate activist glued his feet to the floor at US Open after interrupting the match.”
Climate activist glued his feet to the floor at US Open after interrupting the match. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/jsv8TCGzd2
— Jack Ciapciak (@jackciapciak) September 8, 2023
A sports reporter revealed, ”The man has been removed – 35 mins since the protest/disruption began.”
The man has been removed – 35 mins since the protest/disruption began #USOpen pic.twitter.com/bYhGawKGi2
— Molly McElwee (@molly_mcelwee) September 8, 2023
The play finally resumed after NYPD was brought in, and the protestors were out of the stadium. Muchova picked up her pace, and she tried to make up for her loss, but in vain. Numerous obstacles and one teenager ousted them all with her power, strength, and mental toughness. This semi-final match proved that Coco Gauff is hard to defeat.
Coco Gauff outlasted protestors, emotions, and her threat, Muchova
The long delay in the match forced Gauff and Muchova to return to the locker room. The World No. 6 seemed calm when the protestors appeared, but almost an hour delay frustrated her and Gilbert. Despite that, Gauff regained her composure and fought back, channeling her inner athletic prowess.
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Muchova relied mainly on the teen’s Forehand weakness, and it could only win her considerable points, but not a set. The fight for the last point finally ended after a 40-shot rally, with Gauff securing her winning point. The final scorecard read 6-4, 7-5. The American teenager is in the final of the US Open, and Americans cannot wait to savor the moment of Gauff’s win.
After Serena Williams and Venus Williams, Gauff is the first American teen to reach the finals of the US Open. She is also the first teenager of color since the Williams sisters to achieve this glory. The 19-year-old penned history after nearly two decades to reach the final of the Flushing Meadows at such a young age.
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Expectations and hopes are skyrocketing as tennis fans hail Gauff as the next Serena. The first finalist of the New York major this year will play the winner of Aryna Sabalenka Vs. Madison Keys in the title decider. Who are you supporting in the finals? Let us know in the comments.
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