Table of Contents
- Medical Emergency During Match
- Crowd Reaction and Outcome
- Players' Comments on the Incident
- Tragic Incidents at ATP Finals
- Year-End Ranking for Alcaraz
The ATP Finals match between CARLOS ALCARAZ and Jannik Sinner was interrupted due to a medical emergency in the audience.
Sinner, 24, was serving at deuce in the fourth game of the first set when a disturbance occurred in the stands in Turin.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s ATP Finals match was interrupted after a fan experienced a medical emergencyCredit: Getty
The match was paused for an extended timeCredit: Reuters
With 14 minutes on the match clock, the crowd began to whistle and shout for the action to cease.
The concerned umpire announced for medical staff to enter the arena immediately and then stepped down from his chair for a better view of the situation.
A commotion was noted in the far corner of the upper tier, and paramedics promptly reached the individual in need of assistance.
Both players paused and remained on the court while the situation was addressed.
An eerie silence fell over the 13,000-capacity crowd, who had gathered to witness the final men's professional tennis match of 2025.
Approximately eight minutes after the incident began, the tournament director informed the two tennis stars that the fan receiving medical attention was stable.
The audience erupted in applause when the individual was seen standing and being assisted from their seat into the concourse by medical personnel.
Standing at the net, Sinner remarked that the heat in the stadium might have been a contributing factor.
In total, there was an 11-minute delay between points before Sinner could serve again.
A former British No.1 tennis player, who is currently working for Sky Sports, stated: “It feels like incidents like this have occurred far too frequently this week in the stadium.
“Alcaraz was among the first to notice the signs of distress from the upper tier and quickly stopped playing. Sinner was ready to serve.
“I can see paramedics up there. The good news is that they arrived quickly.
“Let’s hope that the individual will be okay.”
Tim Henman, a four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist, commented: “This is a very large stadium. We have 13,000 people here.
“The seating is very steep, especially as you ascend. It’s not easy for medical personnel to gain access and assist the patient. Let's hope everything turns out fine.”
On Monday, two spectators tragically passed away from cardiac arrests during the ATP Finals, as confirmed by the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) and the ATP.
The individuals were aged 70 and 78, and these incidents occurred at different times at the Inalpi Arena in the Italian city.
Alcaraz, 22, is set to conclude the year as the world No. 1 after reaching the final of this season-ending tournament.
FAQs
What caused the interruption during the ATP Finals match?
The match was interrupted due to a medical emergency involving a fan in the crowd.
What was the reaction of the players during the incident?
Both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner stopped playing and waited on the court while medical attention was provided to the fan.
Were there any previous incidents at the ATP Finals?
Yes, on Monday, two spectators tragically died from cardiac arrests at the ATP Finals.
