Protesters interrupted this morning’s Australian Open final.
The game between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic is currently tied, with the Serbian taking the first set 7-6 before Murray won the second on a tie-break. However, play was briefly interrupted when a number of protesters evaded heavy security and stormed the court.
The invading spectators were protesting against the Australian government’s asylum policy and the act was in support of a hunger strike on Manus Island. The protesters at the Melbourne event somehow dropped down 15 feet from the stands to courtside and attempt to unfurl a banner.
Security surrounded the players as the protesters were eventually led from the court, to the cheers of the crowd.
