The semi-final of the French Open between Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic was suspended for 10 minutes as a woman protesting in the field of the environment exploded on the court and got caught in the net
- Casper Ruud’s semi-final victory against Marin Cilic was stopped by a protester
- A woman stormed Court Phillipe-Chatrier and joined the net
- She is believed to be protesting against climate change, which is campaigning against inaction
- The match was held for 10 minutes while the woman was removed
From Ben Wilcox to Mailonline
Posted: 21:48, 3 June 2022 | Updated: 21:58, 3 June 2022
Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic were detained by protesters in the third set of their second semifinal at Roland Garros.
The players were forced to leave in about 10 minutes when a woman ran to the court and tied herself to the net.
The game was interrupted, with Ruud leading 3-6 6-4 4-1 as security guards took up positions and the protester was removed.
The protester walked to the court with relative ease and fastened himself to the net
It took 10 minutes to remove the woman and continue the third set of the semifinals
Ruud later won the match in four sets to retain a place in the final against clay expert Rafael Nadal.
The woman looked like she was protesting against climate change and was wearing a T-shirt that said, “We have 1,028 days left.”
She is believed to belong to a group of activists who oppose France’s “inaction” on climate change.
Casper Ruud (left) defeats Marin Cilic (right) in four sets to reach the final against Rafael Nadal
Her invasion of Court Philip-Shatrie during the third set was completely undeniable, as she clung to the net, calling into question the safety of Roland Garros.
Tournament director Amelie Moresmo witnessed the players leave the court in 10 minutes while the woman was separated.
The incident followed the first semi-final between Alexander Zverev and Nadal, in which the Spaniard won by default, as Zverev suffered a serious injury and was forced to retire.
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