Match Disrupted by ‘Cotton Eye Joe’

The intense atmosphere of a top women’s professional tennis match was unexpectedly interrupted by the catchy tune of “Cotton Eye Joe.” Iga Swiatek, the world’s number one player, was facing Jessica Pegula in the semifinals of the Canadian Open in Montreal. According to sources, the song began playing over the arena’s speakers, causing the umpire to pause the match momentarily. Pegula found the situation amusing and commented on it after her victory. In a surprising turn of events, Pegula went on to win the match with a score of 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-4, as reported by CNN.

The interruption seemed to bother some fans, although videos of the incident quickly surfaced on social media platforms. Swiatek, unfazed by the disruption, managed to win 12 consecutive points after the musical interlude, equalizing the match at one set each. However, Pegula staged a remarkable comeback in the third set, securing victory by winning 16 of the final 19 points. When asked about the unusual interruption, Pegula expressed her surprise at the choice of “Cotton Eye Joe” and the timing of the incident. She admitted to never encountering such a situation before. Pegula went on to claim victory in the final against Liudmila Samsonova. Swiatek reflected on the challenging match, stating that she was unsure of what happened when she was leading and described it as a “tricky” match.