Former world number one, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, suffered an insect attack on court.
The quarterfinal match of the prestigious Tunisian ATP 1000 tournament in Indian Wells between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev was delayed for unexpected reasons.
In the third game of the first set, a large swarm of bees appeared on the court and began to sting the participants in the match.
The referee announced that the match had to be suspended, and the tennis players tried to protect themselves from the insects.
Hope he charges extra for services now 😆#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/FJV4pwFzTo
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 14, 2024
The most BEE-ZARRE thing you will ever see!! 🐝#TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/OAHe0lIMpB
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 14, 2024
After the bees were cleared from the court and play resumed, Alcaraz won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1, to advance to the semifinals.
We remind you that Marta Kostyuk defeated the Russian and also reached the semifinals in Indian Wells.
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