diff --git a/src/platform_impl/linux/x11/mod.rs b/src/platform_impl/linux/x11/mod.rs
index 0f8b9b1a..65f0737d 100644
--- a/src/platform_impl/linux/x11/mod.rs
+++ b/src/platform_impl/linux/x11/mod.rs
@@ -291,11 +291,6 @@ impl<T: 'static> EventLoop<T> {
                 );
             }
 
-            // flush the X11 connection
-            unsafe {
-                (wt.xconn.xlib.XFlush)(wt.xconn.display);
-            }
-
             match control_flow {
                 ControlFlow::Exit => break,
                 ControlFlow::Poll => {