Talk about a buzzworthy twist! The Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev quarterfinal at Indian Wells turned into an *un-bee-lievable* spectacle when a swarm of bees crashed the court.
Alcaraz, defending champion and fan favorite, was mid-serve when the insects descended like something out of a B-movie—*cue dramatic music*.
Imagine swinging your racket at a cloud of bees while the crowd gasps. Alcaraz did just that, even getting stung on the forehead!
Umpire Mohamed Lahyani had to pause the match, leaving everyone wondering: ‘Is this a tennis match or a nature documentary?’
Fans joked online: ‘Alcaraz vs. Zverev was lit… and so were the bees! ’ Meanwhile, Zverev—who leads their head-to-head 5-3—must’ve thought, ‘I trained for tennis, not beekeeping!’
Will this bee the most unforgettable match of 2024? Stay tuned.
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When bees invade: Alcaraz-Zverev clash takes unexpected twist
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