Players from both teams intervened when the protesters attempted to spread orange powder on the field – and the England wicketkeeper picked up one student and lifted him over the boundary rope. But the All England Club want tennis stars to keep their distance and let the increased security deal with any potential protests at The Championships which start on Monday.
“The safety and security of all our players, colleagues and visitors is paramount,” said All England Club operations director Michelle Dite. “Based on what has happened at other sporting events, and on the advice from our key partners, we have reviewed our security plans which have now been uplifted for The Championships accordingly.”
New conditions of entry also stops fans bringing any items – such as spray paint or glue – which could be used to “sabotage or damage” property. The World Snooker Championships and the Grand National have already been hit by protests this year.
And British No 1 Cam Norrie said: “Actually at Queen’s they were talking about that. One of the security guards said there was a good chance that one day they would come on and just to be ready for it.
“Obviously it could happen. Hopefully it happens at the best moment possible for me to break the rhythm [laughs]. It is what it is. I will have to deal with it. It has been happening more and more.”
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