Hilarious Moment: Squirrel Interrupts US Open Women’s Doubles Match
A US Open doubles match came to a halt when an eager squirrel invaded the court, providing a comical scene for both players and spectators. This incident occurred during a second-round women’s doubles match on Court 5, where Greet Minnen and Yanina Wickmayer were competing against Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva.
In the midst of the second set, a squirrel made its way onto the court, catching the attention and distracting the players. The cameras captured the squirrel’s mischievous adventure as it scurried across the back of the court, seemingly in search of an exit from the stadium. It swiftly maneuvered around the courtside seats, adding an unexpected twist to the match.
“This match has seen a little bit of everything,” one commentator remarked, highlighting the unexpected intrusion of the furry creature.
US Open Tennis shared a video of this amusing incident on their social media platforms, playfully stating, “A squirrel is quite a reason to replay a point.” The video quickly gained traction, accumulating over 1 lakh views along with numerous comments from amused viewers.
Among the comments, one user jokingly remarked, “Hahaha, that’s hilarious. I think the squirrel just wanted a better view!” Another user, on a different platform, warned, “Squirrels may be cute, but you don’t want to get too close.” Meanwhile, a sympathetic viewer expressed concern for the squirrel, stating, “Poor thing. It looks scared.”
Although Minnen and Wickmayer initially secured the first set with a 7-6 (7) tiebreaker, Siegemund and Zvonareva made a strong comeback, winning the second and third sets 6-2 and 6-0, respectively.