The much-anticipated quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at Indian Wells took an unexpected turn this week. While tensions were high between the defending champion and the world No. 6, a swarm of bees descended upon the stadium, causing a major interruption in the game.
As Alcaraz prepared to serve in the third game, the bees surrounded him, forcing him to fend off the unexpected invasion with his racket. The situation escalated when Alcaraz was stung on his forehead, leading him to seek assistance from umpire Mohamed Lahyani. Lahyani promptly informed the spectators about the incident and announced a temporary pause in the match.
This unprecedented interruption not only delayed the match but also added a unique twist to the already intense rivalry, with Zverev leading their head-to-head record 5-3 following their last encounter at the Australian Open.
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When bees invade: Alcaraz-Zverev clash takes unexpected twist
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