Wimbledon 2023 match suspended after disruption caused by Just Stop Oil protest
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Orange confetti was thrown on the grass of a tennis court at Wimbledon 2023
A Just Stop Oil protest has bought a halt to one match at Wimbledon 2023. The tennis Grand Slam has become the latest sporting event to face disruption from the eco-protestors.
Two protestors ran onto the grass and throw orange confetti in an attempt to bring awareness to their cause. Play was disrupted on Court 18 where Grigor Dimitrov from Bulgaria was playing Japanese tennis player Sho Shimabukuro.
Luckily, the incident didn't occur on one of the All England Lawn Tennis Club's bigger grounds - such as Centre Court or Court One - where more high-profile matches are usually played
Organisers at Wimbledon had said they had increased security this year to avoid a protest incident disurpting play including bag checks and banning many items from the grounds such as glue and sprays.
The incident comes only a week after three protestors were arrested at Lord's Cricket Ground during the second Ashes test - including one who was carried off the pitch by England's Jonny Bairstow.
At Wimbledon, leafblowers had to be used to clear the court while police were on hand to detain the two suspects.
Other events that have been disrupted recently included the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield.