Wimbledon umpire Arnaud Gabas told off the Centre Court crowd for popping champagne bottles during points as the interruptions led to double faults from both Arthur Fery and Flavio Cobolli in their quarter-final.
With the 24-year-old Cobolli serving to stay in the first set, down 5-4 and at 30-30, a loud pop from the release of a champagne cork echoed around Centre Court. The umpire Gabas broke the tension of a crucial game by telling fans: “Enjoy your drinks, but please refrain from opening champagne bottles during play.”
