Emma Raducanu's quarter-final match at the Queen's Club was interrupted after just 26 minutes when several planes made their way back from Trooping the Colour. The British No. 1 was serving at 2-2 in the first set when the jets started flying back from Buckingham Palace, leaving players waiting on court.
Interruption at Queen's
The West Kensington tennis club, located on the Heathrow flight path, experienced the disruption as aircraft returned from the ceremonial event. The match was paused less than half an hour in, causing a delay in the proceedings.
Raducanu, who had been competing in the quarter-final, was kept waiting during one of her service games. The interruption came as a surprise to players and spectators alike, highlighting the unique challenges of playing near a major flight path.
Trooping the Colour Flypast
Trooping the Colour, the annual celebration of the Queen's official birthday, includes a flypast by the Royal Air Force. The planes returning from Buckingham Palace passed over the Queen's Club, leading to the temporary halt of the match.
This is not the first time such an interruption has occurred at the venue, which regularly experiences noise from aircraft. However, the timing of the flypast during a key match added to the drama of the day.
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