During a match at the Queen’s Club Championship tournament, American tennis star accidentally hit French player Corentin Moutet in the face with a tennis ball.
The moment happened when Fritz hit the ball back rapidly at Moutet after a long rally.
The ball struck Moutet directly in the face. He looked surprised and dropped to one knee, clearly shaken. Medical staff came to check on him, but luckily, he was okay and continued the match.
Fritz immediately apologized and showed concern. Moutet accepted the apology, and both players stayed focused for the rest of the match. Although it looked serious at first, the situation was handled well by both players and didn’t affect the match in a major way. It was a clear accident, and no penalties were given.
Fritz took the first set 7-6 (5), but Moutet fought back bravely, saving match points in the second-set tiebreak to win it 7-6 (7). Riding that momentum, he edged the final set 7-5 to complete a stunning 6-7 (5), 7-6 (7), 7-5 victory.
‘Let’s Go Yannick… I Mean Hanfmann!’: Fan Confuses Names During Sinner Vs Hanfmann Match At Halle Open; Video
Jannik Sinner began his 2024 Halle Open title defence with a confident 7-5, 6-3 win over Yannick Hanfmann, but it wasn’t just the tennis that grabbed attention. A light-hearted moment occurred during the match when a fan accidentally cheered for the wrong player, shouting, “Let’s go, Yannick, let’s go. I mean Yannick Hanfmann!” The mix-up sparked laughter from the crowd.
The confusion was understandable, as both players share nearly the same first name, Jannik and Yannick, which made it tricky for even passionate fans to keep things straight. The moment added a bit of levity to an otherwise intense opening-round match at the ATP 500 grass-court event in Halle.
On the court, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner looked sharp as he began his campaign to defend the title he won in 2024. The Italian showed composure in key moments, especially in the tight first set where Hanfmann played aggressively and kept Sinner on his toes. But Sinner’s precision and consistency ultimately helped him pull away in the second set to secure a straight-sets victory.
With the win, Sinner moves into the next round of the tournament and continues to build momentum as he prepares for Wimbledon. The humorous fan moment served as a reminder of the excitement and personality fans bring to the sport, especially when names get a little too similar for comfort.