Climate Protester Sets Self on Fire at Laver Cup in London
A climate protester set himself on fire on the court at the Laver Cup tennis tournament in London on Friday, September 23, according to news reports.
Video posted by Ayse Birinci on Friday shows the man being carried off the court after the incident at the O2 Arena.
Photos captured on the scene show the man, who was wearing a shirt reading “End UK private jets,” holding a lighter as flames burn on his arm and the court.
The 2022 Laver Cup was expected to be historic as Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam winner, was set to play the last match of his professional career, according to event organizers. Credit: Ayse Birinci via Storyful
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