Wimbledon semi-final suspended twice due to medical emergency as Aryna Sabalenka rushes over to help
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Play was temporarily halted during the first set
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Umpire Damien Dumusois temporarily stopped the match
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Aryna Sabalenka fetched a bottle of water for the spectator
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A spectator sat directly in the 31C heat on Centre Court required attention.
Members of the armed services working as stewards quickly went over to check on them, armed with an umbrella.
Concerned world No1 Sabalenka also brought over a bottle of water to help out.
The spectator was then helped away, with Centre
Court
applauding.
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Both players headed back to their chairs during the delay.
After around five minutes, the match was able to resume.
Prior to the delay, Sabalenka had to save two break points.
Resuming at deuce, the Belarusian showed nerves of steel to hold serve.
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With Sabalenka about to serve at 4-5, there was a second medical issue towars the front of the East Stand.
The world No1 again went over with a bottle of water as stewards clutching umbrellas assisted the spectator.
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