US EditionCentre Court Boos as Wimbledon Final Interrupted by Flying Champagne Cork
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 13 – The cork interruption occurred just as Sinner was about to serve, prompting boos and a rare official warning about premature champagne popping at Wimbledon.
- Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title at the 138th edition in London.
- The final saw repeated disruptions as fans popped champagne corks during crucial moments, including one that landed on the court.
- Officials, including Australian umpire John Blom, issued polite warnings asking fans not to open bottles when players were about to serve.
- Sinner calmly stopped his serve to remove a champagne cork and handed it to a ball girl, joking it was "exactly why we love playing here."
- The incidents highlight ongoing challenges enforcing bottle-opening rules at Wimbledon, indicating further efforts are needed to maintain match decorum.
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