US EditionBizarre Scenes as Security Drags Fan Away From Jannik Sinner After He Approaches Italian with Bold Request at Six Kings Slam
A fan breached security after Sinner's match at Six Kings Slam and requested his jacket before being removed by Saudi security personnel.
- After his Riyadh win, Sinner was approached on court, and Saudi security removed the fan after a brief exchange when he asked for Sinner's jacket.
- The spectator pointed at Sinner's Nike jacket while requesting it as a souvenir after his post-match interview, with no immediate security intervention.
- Netflix cameras captured the breach and a tweet on October 15, 2025 circulated as social media users blasted security and referenced the 1993 Monica Seles stabbing.
- Past incidents underscore the concern, including Sinner's earlier close encounter when a fan tried to open his bag at the US Open, prompting criticism of event security teams.
- Sinner, defending champion, now prepares to face Novak Djokovic in the Six Kings Slam, which pays a $1.5million appearance fee per player and offers a $6million winner's prize.
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The tennis stars are playing in Saudi Arabia. Then a boy tried to grab Jannik Sinner's jacket. He got a slap on the face and was dragged away.
Jannik Sinner fan who invaded court removed by Saudi security in shocking scenes
Jannik Sinner looked confused after the fan invaded the court (Picture: @TheTennisLetter/Netflix) Jannik Sinner was approached by a fan who invaded the tennis court in shocking scenes at the Six Kings Slam before Saudi security took action. The Italian world No.2 and Wimbledon champion is among six players currently in action at the lucrative exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia. Netflix cameras captured a huge security breach after four-time m…
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