A champagne cork disrupted play at a pivotal moment during today's Wimbledon men's singles final on Centre Court.
The incident occurred as Jannik Sinner prepared to serve whilst leading 2-1 in the second set, having secured an earlier break.
Sinner was forced to abandon his serving motion when the distinctive pop of a champagne bottle echoed across the court and a cork flew high into the air from the stands.
The disruption sparked immediate disapproval from the crowd.
A champagne cork disrupted play at a pivotal moment during today's Wimbledon men's singles final on Centre Court
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Loud boos rang out across Centre Court as spectators expressed their displeasure at the poorly-timed celebration that had interrupted play at such a crucial juncture.
Both players showed clear frustration at the interruption. Sinner had to step back from the baseline and restart his entire serving routine from the beginning.
Alcaraz's reaction was particularly animated. The defending champion threw his arms up in exasperation and appeared to direct an angry message towards the section of fans responsible for the disturbance.
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The Spanish player continued to display his annoyance as play remained halted. He shook his head whilst walking to the back of the court, waiting for clearance from the match official to resume.
The disruption came at what could prove a crucial stage for Alcaraz's title defence, with Sinner holding a break advantage in the second set.
Umpire Alison Hughes intervened to address the disruption, using the tannoy system to warn spectators.
"Do not pop bottles as the players are about to serve," she announced to the crowd.
Following the umpire's warning, play was able to resume. Sinner successfully served out the game to maintain his advantage in the set, consolidating his position after the earlier break.
The incident highlighted the challenges players face from crowd disruptions during crucial moments.
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Despite the interruption to his concentration and serving rhythm, the Italian managed to hold his nerve and complete the game, keeping his lead intact as the second set progressed.
This was not the first champagne-related disruption at this year's Championships.
A similar incident occurred during a men's doubles quarter-final match between eventual champions Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash against Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara.
Carlos Alcaraz was raging during the incident in Sunday's Wimbledon final
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During that match, the same distinctive popping sound was heard just before a serve, prompting another intervention from the chair umpire.
"Ladies and gentlemen, when you open your champagne bottles, please do not pop the cork onto the court. Thank you," the official told the crowd.