Environmental protests stop play at two open games in Rome

On Monday, environmental protesters interrupted two matches at the Rome Tennis Open after invading the courts in the Italian capital.

Activists from climate group Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) stormed the Pietrangeli court, where American Madison Keys was leading Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 3-1 in the women’s round of 16.

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On Monday, environmental protesters interrupted two matches at the Rome Tennis Open after invading the courts in the Italian capital.

Activists from climate group Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) stormed the Pietrangeli court, where American Madison Keys was leading Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 3-1 in the women’s round of 16.

Wearing orange vests, they threw liquid and confetti on the field before being evacuated by security agents.

Two people also burst onto an adjacent Court 12, where a men’s doubles match was taking place, and also threw liquid and confetti.

The stands were evacuated while the organizers waited for the police to arrive.

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