Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Inga Parkel

Tennis star struggles to keep cool after complaining about crying baby in stadium

  • British tennis player Emma Raducanu was knocked out of the Cincinnati Open after a narrow defeat to Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka.
  • During the final set of the match, Raducanu's concentration was broken by a crying infant in the stands, leading her to vocalise her annoyance to the chair umpire.
  • The umpire responded by asking if Raducanu wanted the child removed, prompting cheers from the crowd.
  • The long and tireless match lasted over three hours, with Sabalenka ultimately clinching the win 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5).
  • Raducanu is next scheduled to play in the 2025 U.S. Open, participating in the main draw of the women's singles.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.