'End Fossil Fuels' protesters disrupt US Open semifinal match; demonstrator glues shoes to ground

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Protesters with the words "End Fossil Fuels" emblazoned on their shirts interrupted the U.S. Open semifinals match between Coco Gauff and Karlina Muchova on Thursday.

The incident occurred early in the second set with Gauff leading the match 6-4, 1-0, when it was halted.

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Protesters demonstrate at a match between Coco Gauff, of the United States, and Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in New York.  (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

An audience member yells at protesters as they demonstrate at a match between Coco Gauff, of the United States, and Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in New York.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

U.S. Open tournament referee Jake Gardner came out onto the court while security went into the stands to remove the protesters. At least two protesters were taken away. One protester had glued their shoes to the floor of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Fans cheered as police arrived. Spectators were asked to move away to clear the area for authorities.

"NYPD are in the process of resolving a fan disturbance. Play will resume as soon as possible," the tournament said in a post on X. "Thank you for your patience."

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Coco Gauff, of the United States, talks with USTA officials during a disruption in play against Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday,