Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula Canadian Open conflict interrupted by Cotton Eye Joe

There have been uncommon scenes on the Canadian Open on Saturday when Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula had their match interrupted by Cotton Eye Joe. The world No 1 was serving at 3-4 within the second set tiebreak when the DJ unintentionally began enjoying the enduring music. The umpire needed to name a let because the followers in Montreal booed in response.

Swiatek and Pegula have been doing battle for a spot within the remaining of the Canadian Open. The American world No 4 had taken the opening set 6-2 after breaking the highest seed’s serve 4 occasions.

The 29-year-old appeared to be on her strategy to victory when she served for the match within the second set however Swiatek broke again and it went to a tiebreak. Pegula once more took the lead earlier than the four-time Major champion obtained the mini-break again and located herself serving at 3-4.

Mid-rally, the beginning of Cotton Eye Joe all of a sudden rang out by the centre court docket in Montreal whereas Swiatek was going for an overhead, leaving each gamers confused. Chair umpire Marija Cicak was fast to react, instantly calling for the purpose to be replayed.

“What was that? Someone’s pressed the wrong button I think,” Annabel Croft stated on commentary for Prime Video. “Don’t know what that was. What a time for that to happen. She can’t believe it.”

Co-commentator Sam Smith added: “Well done Marija Cicak, just lightening the mood. We love all the DJing at the change of ends but this is a vital moment. There was no choice but to immediately call the point to be replayed.”

When the purpose was replayed, Swiatek was capable of maintain serve to attract stage at 4-4. She did not drop one other level within the tiebreak, taking a 73-minute second set 7-6(4).