There was a lot of tension at the UK Championship when world number one Judd Trump asked for a fan to be kicked out because a loud sneeze interrupted a key stroke.The noise happened at a very important time in the match, so Trump stepped back and asked the officials to take care of it.
Fans and commentators quickly started to talk about the event.
When Trump was about to make a big pot, an unexpected sneeze broke the usual silence in professional snooker arenas.The number one player in the world seemed upset by the noise and asked the tournament officials to step in.
People usually think that sneezes are unavoidable, but Trump said that this one was so loud and sudden that it was hard for him to concentrate.
Officials Pick Up the Phone for the Player
The referees paused the game for a little while to check on things.There are reports that the fan was spoken to, but they were not officially kicked out of the venue.On the other hand, the break showed how important it is to be quiet during competitive play, since even small sounds can change the outcome.
Trump stopped working on the frame for a while, but it was clear that the noise bothered him.
Fans argue about whether Trump went too far
There was a lot of talk on social media about the event.Some people who watched defended Trump, saying that snooker is a hard game and that he had a good reason to complain.Some people said that the sneeze couldn't be helped and that asking for an ejection was too much.
The moment brought unexpected drama to an already fierce championship match, no matter what anyone thought.
