During the Wimbledon men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Janik Sinner, an unexpected interruption occurred on the court. A Champagne cork flew from the stands, causing a momentary pause in the match. Sinner was about to serve in the second set when the cork landed, producing a sound similar to a ball being hit. Both players were visibly surprised by the fan interference in such a high-stakes Grand Slam final.
The chair umpire promptly identified the fan responsible for the disruption and politely requested that Champagne corks not be popped during serves. The incident sparked a mix of laughter and boos from the spectators, but a ball girl swiftly removed the cork from the court. Sinner, who was near the cork, picked it up and threw it away, showing good sportsmanship despite the distraction.
This wasn’t the first time such an incident occurred at Wimbledon, as similar disruptions had happened in previous matches. Fortunately, Sinner managed to maintain his composure and went on to win the final match, claiming his first Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam championship.
