Andy Murray warned Just Stop Oil protesters they would be endangering their own safety if they went near ‘tennis players with rackets’ and tried to delay matches at Wimbledon.
The SW19 showpiece kicked off on Monday with a backdrop of fears over the threat of potential protests, with organisers on red alert after Just Stop Oil’s high-profile intervention during day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
Jonny Bairstow carried one intruder off the Home of Cricket outfield on that occasion and, in response to that incident, the All England Club have urged players not to intervene and emulate the antics of England’s no-nonsense wicket-keeper.