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Sinner Was Worried About More than His Rackets when US Open Fan Tried to Open His Bag
A fan attempted to unzip Jannik Sinner's bag after his fourth-round win but was stopped by security, highlighting ongoing concerns about fan conduct at the US Open.
- Jannik Sinner, the 24-year-old Italian defending champion, beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the US Open quarterfinal on September 3, 2025, in New York.
- The day before, after his fourth-round win, a fan tried to unzip Sinner's bag while he gave away a towel and posed for photos, but security stopped the attempt.
- Sinner immediately checked if anything was taken, praised the strong security presence especially on court, and said he had never experienced such an incident before.
- Sinner expressed confidence in the security measures at major tournaments, saying they work hard to ensure players feel protected, even when unexpected incidents like the bag situation occur and the related footage gained widespread attention.
- Sinner advanced to the US Open semifinals, set to face Felix Auger-Aliassime, while the bag incident highlights renewed concerns about fan behavior at major tennis events.
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