An unexpected siren sent players and officials scrambling for shelter just as Bianca Andreescu was poised to close out the match in Cali.
Key points
- An emergency alarm caused by high winds stopped Andreescu’s match while she was serving for the win.
- Andreescu was leading 6‑0, 5‑4, 15‑15 and had a 14‑match winning streak entering the final.
- The outcome of the match will be decided when play resumes, potentially securing Andreescu a third consecutive WTA 125 title.
According to Yardbarker, an emergency alarm sounded during the WTA 125k Colombia Open in Cali, forcing the match between Canada’s Bianca Andreescu and Argentina’s Alice Tubello to be suspended. The interruption occurred while Andreescu was serving for the win at 6‑0, 5‑4, 15‑15, prompting players, officials and spectators to evacuate the court and seek shelter.
Andreescu, the 26‑year‑old former US Open champion, had mounted a strong comeback in the second set after trailing 0‑3. She won four consecutive games, broke Tubello again to lead 5‑4, and was on the brink of clinching the match when the alarm went off. The first set had been a dominant 6‑0, completed in just 25 minutes, with Andreescu winning 71 % of points and 80 % of points on her serve, according to the report.
Match halted by emergency alarm
Tubello, ranked No. 152, had started the second set more effectively, securing an early break and a 3‑0 lead before Andreescu turned the tide. The Canadian’s recent form includes titles in Rovereto and Queretaro and a 14‑match winning streak, putting her on the cusp of a third consecutive WTA 125 title and a return to the Top 100 rankings.
The alarm was linked to extremely high winds that officials said made conditions unsafe, a detail highlighted in a social‑media clip shared by Jacob Pacheco. The match will need to resume once conditions are deemed safe, with Andreescu required to finish the interrupted service game to claim the victory.
Andreescu’s comeback and form
Andreescu’s run in Cali also featured wins over Tamara Zidansek, Jazmin Ortenzi and Luisina Giovannini, with only three sets dropped throughout the tournament. The interruption adds an unexpected twist to what has been an impressive late‑season surge for the Canadian star.
Reader questions
Why was the match between Bianca Andreescu and Alice Tubello stopped?
Officials sounded an emergency alarm due to extremely high winds, prompting evacuation of the court for safety.
What was the score when the alarm interrupted the match?
Andreescu was serving for the victory at 6‑0, 5‑4, 15‑15.
How does this interruption affect Andreescu’s recent performance record?
Andreescu remains on a 14‑match winning streak and is still in contention for a third straight WTA 125 title, which would boost her ranking toward the Top 100.
Source: yardbarker.com
