Before Federer's retirement match: an environmental activist burned his hand on the court

Unusual photos: the activist burst onto the field in the middle of the match between Tsitsipas and Schwartzman in the Rod Leiber Cup, lit a fire, hurt himself and refused to leave

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09/23/2022

Friday, September 23, 2022, 8:23 p.m

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Tiktukno - summary of today's events, 23.9 (Sport1)

Unusual photos at the Rod Labour Cup, just before Roger Federer's retirement match: an activist of the quality of the cause burst onto the court in London this evening (Friday) in the middle of a match between Stephanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman, lit a fire and burned his own hand in front of the appropriate spectators.

The unusual event took place in the center of the field, and the security guards managed to reach the infiltrator only after he had already regained vague consciousness.

They extinguished the fire and dragged him off the field.

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The intentions of the activist have not yet been clarified, and the question of whether he intended to set himself on fire remains open.

According to fans present at the stadium, the man appeared with a shirt emblazoned with the inscription: "Put an end to private jets in the European Union."

Despite the serious incident, tonight's event in the tournament should continue as planned.

At 22:30 Roger Federer is expected to take the court for the last time, for a match in the doubles tournament where he will collaborate in a symbolic and exciting event with his historical rival Rafael Nadal.

The two will compete against Jack Sock and Francis Tiepo.

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