Overview

• Video showed a front‑row spectator reaching to unzip Sinner’s bag as he gave a towel and posed for a photo after beating Alexander Bublik, before a guard swatted the fan’s arm away.
• Clips posted by the Olly Tennis account on X drew wide attention and renewed focus on fan access at courtside seats in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
• Sinner said he immediately verified nothing was missing from his bag and credited on‑court staff for keeping players safe, calling the episode a first for him.
• The incident followed other viral cases of questionable fan behavior at this year’s tournament, including Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek taking a cap intended for a child and later apologizing; separate footage also showed an awkward approach to 18‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva during doubles.
• Daily Mail reported USTA officials told the outlet the fan received a warning and was asked to leave, a claim not corroborated elsewhere, as Sinner advanced by defeating Lorenzo Musetti to reach a semifinal against Felix Auger‑Aliassime.