Bianca Andreescu was just three points away from reaching another final when an unexpected alarm brought her match against Alice Tubello in Cali to a sudden halt. The Canadian was serving for the victory at 6-0, 5-4, 15-15 when the warning sounded, prompting players, officials and everyone inside the court to quickly leave the playing area and seek shelter.
The unusual interruption came during what had been a strong comeback from Andreescu in the second set. After dominating the opening stages, the former US Open champion had fallen behind 0-3 before winning four consecutive games to turn the score around.
She then broke Tubello again to move within reach of the finish line, only for the alarm to interrupt her attempt to serve out the match.
The incident adds an unexpected twist to an impressive late-season run for the 26-year-old. Andreescu arrived in Colombia chasing a third consecutive WTA 125 title after lifting trophies in Rovereto and Queretaro, and had already extended her winning streak to 14 matches.
Andreescu's impressive run continues in Cali
The Canadian had looked particularly convincing during the opening set against Tubello, taking just 25 minutes to secure a 6-0 lead. She won 71% of the points played in the set, including 80% behind her serve, and did not allow her French opponent a single break opportunity.
Frantic scene in Colombia! Extremely high winds have forced play to be suspended at the WTA 125k Colombia Open during the match between 🇨🇦Bianca Andreescu & 🇫🇷Alice Tubello. That siren at the beginning of the clip is frightening... Everyone rushing to safety. #WTA #CdnTennis https://t.co/bxAoTyc5fg
— Jacob Pacheco (@JacobPacheco6) November 6, 2026
Tubello, ranked No. 152 in the world, responded much more effectively at the start of the second set. She found greater consistency from the baseline, secured an early break and moved into a 3-0 lead, putting Andreescu under pressure for the first time in the match.
However, the former world No. 4 gradually regained control, winning four games in a row before breaking again to lead 5-4.
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Andreescu had previously defeated Tamara Zidansek, Jazmin Ortenzi and Luisina Giovannini on her way to the semifinals, dropping just three sets throughout her run in Cali.
Her recent success has also transformed her ranking outlook. After winning the WTA 125 titles in Rovereto and Queretaro in October, Andreescu is closing in on a return to the Top 100. She now needs to resume her interrupted service game to complete the victory and move one step closer to another trophy.
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