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Karolina Muchova said climate change protestors “obviously changed” the rhythm of her US Open semifinal against Coco Gauff. On Thursday, Muchova was down by a set and she also lost the opening game of the second set. Then, climate activists – who wore “End Fossil Fuels” shirts – interrupted the match.
It was a group of four climate activists and the fourth managed to glue himself to the ground. Since it took a while to safely remove the glued activists, the match ended up being delayed for 49 minutes.
When the match resumed, Gauff ended up beating Muchova 6-4 7-5.
“Yeah, I mean, it happened at Wimbledon, as well. We see it here and there on some occasions. Not just with tennis. It is what it is. I mean, it’s obviously changed the rhythm a little bit and, yeah, what can we do about it? People,” Muchova said.
Muchova: At first I didn’t even notice
Moments after climate change protestors interrupted the match, Muchova didn’t even realize what was really happening. After talking to the chair umpire, Muchova realized it could turn in a lengthy delay.
“First of all, I didn’t even notice. I just…
