French Open chair umpire saves pigeon during match

In a tennis match at the French Open, a pigeon landed on the court. The umpire, Damien Dumusois, saw the bird and decided to help it. The pigeon was struggling to fly and looked hurt. The umpire used a towel to pick up the bird during a break in the match between Daniil Medvedev and Tomas Machac. Medvedev won the match and expressed concern for the bird's well-being. He hoped the bird would be taken to a vet for help. The umpire, Damien Dumusois, noticed the pigeon on the court and took action to rescue it. He carefully picked up the bird with a towel and handed it to someone else. The crowd applauded this kind act. Machac, the other player, also commented on the situation, saying it was a bit distracting but he tried to stay focused. Medvedev, the winner of the match, mentioned that the bird's unexpected appearance gave him a brief moment to catch his breath. He found the incident to be a positive experience. Machac, who is from the Czech Republic, said it was the first time he had seen something like this happen during a match.