Australian Open final protest: police intercept man with banner reading 'Abolish refugee detention'

A protester interrupted the Australian Open men's final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev carrying a banner which read 'Abolish refugee detention'. The incident occurred during a tense second set between the pair, with security and the police running onto the playing area on Rod Laver Arena to intercept the intruder.

Ad/> Both players were unharmed, with guards forming a protective circle around them while the man was removed. Australian Open'What a shot!' — Nadal stuns fans in 'incredible' 40-shot rally with outrageous sliceAN HOUR AGO Observers reported that the protester got onto the court by jumping out of the grandstand.

On commentary for the match, former Australian player John Fitzgerald said he «wouldn't have been surprised» if the man had sustained injuries as a result of his initial actions. Rafael Nadal v Daniil Medvedev — Australian Open final LIVE 'What a shot!' — Nadal stuns fans in 'incredible' 40-shot rally with outrageous slice 'Utterly convincing' — Medvedev 'cruises' to opening set against Nadal — — — Stream the 2022 Australian Open live and on-demand on discovery+.