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A Crying Shame: Tennis Star and Crowd at Cincinnati Open Want Child Removed From Stands
Raducanu asked for the child's removal after 10 minutes of distraction, maintaining focus and earning cheers despite losing in a third-set tiebreak, officials said.
- On August 11 at the Cincinnati Open, Raducanu competed against Sabalenka, with the match going to a third-set tiebreak.
- Raducanu’s focus was briefly broken by a sudden cry from the crowd, which she said lasted about 10 minutes during her serve preparation.
- An official acknowledged the disturbance was caused by a child and asked if Raducanu wanted the child removed from the stadium.
- Sabalenka, a 27-year-old Belarusian, praised Raducanu’s performance, saying, "She played incredible," while the crowd gave Raducanu a standing ovation.
- Raducanu ultimately fell short but the incident sparked mixed opinions over whether her request to remove the child was justified amid the distracting noise.
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