During a French Open match, a pigeon landed on the court, halting play as umpire Damien Dumusois used a towel to rescue the injured bird. The incident occurred during Daniil Medvedev’s third-round win over Tomas Machac. Medvedev expressed concern for the pigeon, noting its injured wing. Dumusois’ gentle approach drew cheers from the crowd as he safely removed the bird. The brief pause allowed Medvedev to catch his breath, aiding his performance. Play resumed with Medvedev leading, and he secured a 7-6 (4), 7-5, 1-6, 6-4 victory shortly after. Machac, who had never witnessed such an interruption, managed to stay focused despite the unusual distraction.