Fans Frustrated as National Blackout Halts Play at Madrid Open

A power outage at the Madrid Open caused a dramatic interruption during a match between Jacob Fearnley and Grigor Dimitrov, halting play as electronic systems failed, leaving the stadium in darkness. The outage occurred while Fearnley was attempting to stay in the match after saving a match point, intensifying the atmosphere. After initial attempts to resume play were thwarted by lingering technical issues, officials officially suspended the match, affecting both players and spectators. The blackout was not isolated to the tournament venue; reports indicated nationwide power struggles across Spain, including in Portugal. The incident underscored the importance of traditional line judges, as the electronic system became unusable, while fans adapted by heading to practice courts as they awaited updates on the match’s resumption.

Fans Frustrated as National Blackout Halts Play at Madrid Open

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