"Kick Them Out": Steve Smith Fumes At US Open Chaos As Climate Protesters Halt Semi-Final
The US Open was plunged into chaos on Thursday after climate activists disrupted play, forcing a 50-minute stoppage as the tennis showpiece became the latest sporting event to be targeted by protesters. The semi-final clash between American teenager Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova in the Arthur Ashe Stadium was halted in game two of the second set as three protesters wearing t-shirts with the slogan "end fossil fuels" began chanting the same message. The protesters were greeted with jeers and chants of "kick them out" by other spectators as security staff moved in.