Players have also started showing more concern for ball kids, as Nicolas Jarry did after hitting a ball kid accidentally. Ball kids are extremely important in ensuring that a tennis match proceeds smoothly. No balls can be on the court, and players should get the ball they need. Ball kids ensure that the game never slows down because of that.

The recent years in the sport has shown that players have realized the importance of ball girls and the other staff which helps in the procession of a match. Jannik Sinner also showed concern for them as Jarry did recently.

The world number 23 is currently playing against Daniil Medvedev in the Miami Open and warm-up proceeded as usual. However, an unfortunate event took place as he practiced serving. The Chilean player hit serves on his forehand side along with Medvedev. As a ball girl ran to clear the court of the balls, she slipped, and a serve of Jarry’s had the misfortune to impact with her forehead. Tennis TV shared a video of the incident along with the caption, “Jarry accidentally hits a ball girl during the warm-up, but rushes to check she’s okay! 🥹“ 

The 28-year-old immediately ran up to check on the girl and see if she had been injured or not. A simple gesture that won over the hearts of the audience in the stands. Jarry talked to the ball kid and did not leave her until he could confirm that she was alright. His behavior shows the concern players have for those who are working to help players have a smooth clash. Another such act was seen by Jannik Sinner, as his chivalrous act left a ball girl blushing.

Jannik Sinner shows chivalry is still alive 

Rain had caused several interruptions in the Indian Wells Masters, and it did so in the semifinal bout between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The two found their match paused due to rain. Ball kids usually hold the umbrellas for the player when a match is paused due to a downpour. A ball girl sat beside Sinner and held the umbrella up.

However, it did not take long for the Italian player to take the umbrella from her hand and hold it up himself. The players won hearts that day and went on to show the respect tennis players hold in their hearts for the ball kids. His instance, partnered with Jarry’s, won the hearts of the audience and likely caused the two players to gain even more fans than they already had. 

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