Emma Raducanu Pauses Cincinnati Open Match Over Crying Child

During a tense third-round match at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, Emma Raducanu paused play due to a persistent crying child in the stands. At 3-4 down in the final set against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Raducanu appealed to the chair umpire, stating the child had been crying for about ten minutes. The umpire responded, "It's a child. Do you want me to send the child out of the stadium?" The crowd audibly supported Raducanu, prompting her to raise her racket and smile. Despite the disruption, Raducanu held serve in a lengthy 13-deuce game but ultimately lost the match 7-6(6), 4-6, 7-6(7). The incident sparked widespread discussion about spectator behaviour and player concentration in tennis.