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George Flood

Australian Open final disrupted after protester invades court during Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev clash

The Australian Open protester was quickly apprehended by security staff and the police

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Play was temporarily halted during the men’s Australian Open final on Sunday after a protester invaded Rod Laver Arena.

During a topsy-turvy second set in Melbourne, Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev were quickly guarded by security staff after a protester appeared to jump from their seat in the stands and land in front of the commentary box, just metres from the playing surface.

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