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Bees Interrupt Indian Wells Quarterfinal, Players Forced To Flee

Bees swarm around a camera during a quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

During the Indian Wells quarterfinal match between world number two Carlos Alcaraz and number six Alexander Zverev, an unexpected interruption occurred when a swarm of bees invaded the tennis court, causing chaos and forcing the players to seek cover. The match was suspended for over an hour as officials worked to address the situation.

A specialist from a company known as Killer Bee Live Removal was called in to handle the bee infestation. Using a device, the specialist managed to capture approximately 3,500 bees, allowing play to eventually resume. Despite the unusual circumstances, Alcaraz went on to secure victory in straight sets.

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