A dramatic scene unfolded at the Shanghai Masters when a 46-year-old woman repeatedly disrupted a tennis match between Matteo Berrettini and Adrian Mannarino, forcing play to stop multiple times.
Witnesses said the woman began shouting erratically and twisting in her seat, startling nearby spectators. Despite repeated warnings from officials, her screaming grew louder, prompting the chair umpire to intervene over the microphone, pleading, “Lady, please calm down.”
When security arrived, the woman resisted, waving a foreign passport and yelling “Help me!” as staff tried to remove her. A boy believed to be with her was escorted out separately.
After several tense minutes, security finally carried her away — to the loud cheers of thousands of fans relieved the match could continue.
Later, Shanghai police confirmed the woman had been drinking, ignored multiple warnings, and received an administrative penalty for disturbing public order.
Clips of the bizarre incident have gone viral, sparking debate about sportsmanship, alcohol use, and fan behavior at major tournaments.
What began as world-class tennis became one of the most talked-about outbursts in Shanghai Masters history.
