Aryna Sabalenka praised for gesture to fan after umpire halts Wimbledon semi-final
Aryna Sabalenka was quick to react to the concerning moment (Picture: BBC)
Aryna Sabalenka was praised for her heartwarming reaction and quick-thinking after a fan fell ill during her Wimbledon semi-final.
Sabalenka was desperately trying to hold serve during the first set of her clash with Amanda Anisimova when she noticed a fan needed medical assistance in the stands.
Match stewards and medical staff were quick to attend to the supporter, who was covered from the baking sun by an umbrella.
Sabalenka put thoughts on the game and her Wimbledon campaign to one side by retrieving a bottle of water and an ice park from her chair and offering it to nearby stewards.
Centre Court applauded the world number one’s gesture, while Sabalenka was called a ‘class act’ by fans on social media.
The umpire decided to halt the match while the fan received medical treatment.
When the semi-final resumed, Sabalenka secured a crucial hold to keep the first set finely posted.
Sabalenka offered water and an icepack to the supporter (Picture: PA)
The world number one was hailed as a ‘class act’ (Picture: PA)
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