EMMA RADUCANU’S Wimbledon hopes were almost derailed by a flying champagne cork.
The bizarre incident occurred in her first round win over fellow Brit Mimi Xu, 17.
Raducanu, 22, beat the South Wales schoolgirl 6-3 6-3 in a competitive game.
However, the US Open winner nearly fell victim to a stray champagne cork from the crowd.
One excited punter got carried away while opening the bottle of bubbly, sending the cork flying onto the court.
It narrowly missed Raducanu but did not put the ace off her stride.
She later poked fun at the incident after sealing victory.
Raducanu said: “I’m glad people were having fun today. I saw a champagne cork fly onto the court.
“I’m glad you guys are having a good time. Cheers to you.”
Raducanu is now set to play Marketa Vondrousova in the second round tomorrow.
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Also taking place on Wednesday is the draw for the mixed doubles.
Raducanu will link up with SW19 champion Carlos Alcaraz for the adventure amid swirling reports of a blossoming romance.
Both players have denied there’s anything happening though, with Raducanu previously explaining: “We’re just good friends.”
Meanwhile, Alcaraz lifted the lid on their tactical plan for the mixed doubles by admitting Raducanu will take charge on the court.
He said: “I’m just gonna serve and I’m gonna pull myself away and I let her play.
“She will cover a lot of the court. She will be the boss! I will do whatever she wants me to do.”
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