The Wimbledon men’s singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz was interrupted for a unique reason on Sunday, and it drew quips from the ESPN crew covering the match.
Sinner was about to serve in the second set when a loud sound could be heard at Centre Court. That’s because a Wimbledon spectator popped a bottle of champagne, and the cork landed near Sinner on the court.
“That’s a cork on the court,” ESPN play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler said. “That’s next level. You do hear that sound here at Centre Court, but the cork doesn’t usually land near a player.”
“Next-level irritation,” replied three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe.
McEnroe added, “At least take the bottle away from that person.”
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Later, ESPN showed replays of the cork landing on the court near Sinner.
ESPN Wimbledon studio host Chris McKendry asked, “Is there anything more Wimbledon than this?”
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Sinner shook off the cork disruption and went on to win his first Wimbledon title.
JANNIK SINNER WINS THE WIMBLEDON MEN’S SINGLES FINAL!
Chris Fowler with the call for ESPN. 🎾🏆🎙️ #Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/JoqgU1W1wl
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