Overview

• Video shows a courtside spectator reaching to unzip Sinner’s bag after his straight‑sets win over Alexander Bublik, with a guard swatting the fan’s arm before anything was taken.
• The footage, posted by Olly Tennis on X, drew hundreds of thousands of views and prompted widespread criticism of fan conduct.
• Sinner was not questioned about the moment in press and continues his title defense, set to face fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals.
• The episode comes days after Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek was filmed taking a signed cap intended for a child, for which he later apologized and said the item was returned.
• Separate clips of awkward fan interactions, including one involving 18‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva during a doubles match, have added to scrutiny of crowd access and etiquette.