Wimbledon Removes Spectator After Putintseva Safety Concern

Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva requested the removal of a spectator she described as "crazy" and "dangerous" during her first-round Wimbledon match against American Amanda Anisimova. Putintseva approached the umpire early in the match on Court 15, expressing fear that the spectator might have a knife and stating she would not continue playing until the person was removed. The chair umpire consulted security personnel following Putintseva's complaint, and the matter was reportedly dealt with, although specific details about the spectator's removal were not immediately clear. Play resumed after the intervention, but Putintseva, visibly emotional, lost the match 6-0, 6-0 in 44 minutes. A spokesperson for the All England Lawn Tennis Club confirmed that security was informed and the issue was addressed. This incident highlighted the concerns about spectator behavior and player safety during Wimbledon.