Environmental Activist Protest Interrupts U.S. Open Women’s Semifinal Match Between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová

The U.S. Open women’s semifinal match between American Coco Gauff and Czech player Karolína Muchová was interrupted Thursday night by environmental activists. The match, which was one game into the second set with Gauff leading 6-4 1-0, was brought to a halt when several people started shouting from the top section of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

According to tournament officials, three demonstrators disrupted the match. Two of them left quietly when security arrived, but one of the protesters glued his feet to the floor of the stadium. He was wearing a shirt that said “end fossil fuels”.

The players eventually left the court and returned to the locker room as the protest continued. Police were eventually called in and helped remove the final protester. After a 50 minute delay, Gauff was able to close out the victory and reach her first final at Flushing Meadows, defeating Muchova 6-4, 7-5.

The incident highlights the growing awareness of environmental issues and the power of protest. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up for what you believe in, even in the face of adversity.