French Open: 'Nearly hit the bird!' - Surprise disturbance has everyone laughing at Alexander Zverev match

There was an amusing moment during Alexander Zverev's third-round match at the French Open as a bird halted play in entertaining fashion. The No. 3 seed won through to the fourth round at Roland-Garros after a topsy-turvy 7-6(2) 6-3 7-6(5) victory over American Brandon Nakashima with the crowd enjoying the encounter on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.

Ad/> Nakashima started brightly and earned himself two break points on Zverev's opening service game, but the German responded superbly to take the opening two sets. Roland-Garros menZverev into fourth round after topsy-turvy win over Nakashima17 HOURS AGO With the third set finely balanced at 3-3 and at a crucial point, a bird decided to suddenly intervene and bring a dramatic but entertaining halt to proceedings. Both players saw the funny side as the umpire had to quickly call a let and enable the point to be replayed.

Zverev was the first of the two players to spot the bird circling around above the court, first behind Nakashima, and then over to his side of the net. 'Grand Slam is different' — Djokovic feels experience could help in any Alcaraz battle 'Nice gesture from Rafa' — Boy surprises Nadal in 'very special' moment after match 'He's back!' — Why McEnroe is picking Djokovic over Nadal to win French Open It was just as the 25-year-old was striking a backhand that the bird swiftly dived down and was very nearly struck by the ball. At that moment, the umpire had to intervene as both players pulled away from the point.

Ultimately, it was just a comical incident as both players laughed and the fans enjoyed the interruption. Play resumed and Zverev was able to hold his nerve to win the third set tie-break 7-5 to secure his progression. /> Zverev, who is bidding to win his first