Overview

• A spectator leaned over the court and attempted to unzip Sinner’s bag as he handed a towel to fans and posed for a photo.
• A security staff member swatted the fan’s arm away and Sinner then left the court without incident.
• The episode followed Sinner’s 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Alexander Bublik in about 81 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
• Tournament coverage linked the moment to other viral misconduct this year, including a widely shared video of a man grabbing a signed hat from a child.
• Sinner was not asked about the bag incident and he is scheduled to play Lorenzo Musetti next in his title defense.