Tennis delivered a full spectrum of drama in 2025, from Madison Keys’ long-awaited Major triumph and Iga Swiatek’s history-making Wimbledon run to the family spectacle at the Shanghai Masters. It also served missteps, including Daniil Medvedev’s code violation and Wimbledon’s line-calling chaos. Yet beyond the highlights and blunders, there were fan-driven moments in both ATP and WTA tour that left players baffled, scenes worth revisiting.

Polish fan grabs Kamil Majchrzak’s hat away from a young boy

The incident occurred after Kamil Majchrzak produced a stunning upset at the US Open. He defeated No. 9 seed Karen Khachanov in the second round. The world No. 76 came back from two sets down to win 2-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (5). It was the first major shock of the men’s draw.

Later when Majchrzak celebrated on Court 11, a young fan named Brock approached him. The boy asked the Polish player for his hat. Majchrzak happily agreed and handed it to him.

What happened next shocked many. A man standing nearby suddenly grabbed the hat from Brock’s hands. He put it into his bag and smirked. Brock cried out in disbelief and sadness.

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Majchrzak did not see the incident at the time. He continued signing autographs for fans. The moment, however, was captured on video. The clip quickly spread across social media.

The reaction online was fierce. Fans and former players condemned the act. Jim Courier commented, “His character was revealed for all to see.” 

However, once Majchrzak became aware of the situation, he took action. He shared a message on Instagram asking for help. “After the match, I didn’t realize that my cap didn’t get to the boy,” he wrote. “Could you help me find the kid from my match? If it’s you (or your parents see this), please send me a DM.”

The response was quick. Within three days, Majchrzak found Brock. He shared a video of their reunion online. The young fan smiled as he received signed items and a replacement hat.

Majchrzak later reflected on the outcome. “I am impressed by the power of the Internet. We got it! All good now,” he wrote. The moment brought relief to fans who had followed the story.

The man seen in the video later spoke out. Piotr Szczerek, a Polish chief executive of a paving firm, admitted fault. He said he had made a “huge mistake” after the footage went viral.

Szczerek claimed he thought the hat was meant for him. He later apologized publicly. “I would like to unequivocally apologise to the injured boy, his family, as well as all the fans and the player himself.” He added that returning the hat hopefully “at least partially repaired the damage that was done.” Still, the incident sparked widespread outrage across the tennis world.

A US Open fan attempted to grab Jannik Sinner’s bag

It was another strange moment involving US Open fans. This time, no children were involved. Jannik Sinner had just finished celebrating a dominant round-of-16 win over Alexander Bublik.

As Sinner walked off court, a fan reached toward the zipper of the world No. 1’s bag. Security reacted immediately and swatted the fan’s arm away. Sinner then turned and calmly left the court. The fan quickly raised his hands and backed off once security stepped in.

It was unclear what the fan intended to do. The awkward scene was shown on the television broadcast. However, it was not mentioned during Sinner’s post-match press conference after his 6-1 6-1 6-1 victory over Bublik.

“I checked straight away if he took something, because you know, I don’t have only racquets there. I have my phone. I have my wallet,” he said after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals. 

“But, I feel like the security is doing great job. Especially on court, there are lots of security. I believe especially the big tournaments they make amazing job to feel us safe. So even new things happen like this, they make great job. It’s all fine,” he continued.

The incident came only days after Piotr Szczerek was caught on camera grabbing a signed hat from a young fan after Kamil Majchrzak’s match. And, perhaps, these episodes certainly left fans scratching their heads and became a major talking point during the final Grand Slam of the year.

Fan breached security by approaching Jannik Sinner on the court

It was another unusual incident involving Jannik Sinner, this time at the Six Kings Slam. The Italian is one of six top players who competed in the high-profile exhibition event in Saudi Arabia. The tournament has drawn attention for its prize money and star power.

Sinner began his title defense in strong fashion. He produced a flawless performance against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The win set the tone for his campaign at the event.

However, after the match, a young fan unexpectedly walked onto the court. No security intervened as the supporter approached the world No. 2. Sinner calmly greeted him with a handshake, and the two briefly spoke.

The fan appeared to ask for Sinner’s blue Nike jacket. Sinner declined and looked confused by the situation. Security eventually stepped in and escorted the fan off the court, bringing the moment to an end.

Emma Raducanu’s disturbing encounter with a stalker fan

One of the most troubling fan incidents this season happened at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Emma Raducanu was visibly distressed during her second-round match against Karolina Muchova. Just two games in, she was seen hiding behind the umpire’s chair.

The WTA later explained the situation. The 22-year-old had been approached by a man who “exhibited fixated behaviour.” The same person was then “identified in the first few rows during Emma’s match” the following day.

Raducanu immediately alerted the chair umpire. Muchova, the 14th seed, comforted her at the net. The individual was removed from Court 3 as officials stepped in to handle the situation.

After a short delay, Raducanu returned to the court, receiving applause from the crowd, and continued the match. Despite her efforts, she lost 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 to Muchova.

The man was “subsequently ejected” from the stadium. He was later banned from all WTA events, “pending a threat assessment.” Dubai police also issued him a restraining order. Reports said he had given Raducanu a letter and asked for a photo in a coffee shop the previous day.

This was not Raducanu’s first experience with stalking. In 2022, another man received a five-year restraining order after walking 23 miles to her home. Following the Dubai incident, Raducanu increased her security and praised tournament protection. 

Still, the episode raised serious concerns about player safety and became the most discussed fan-related incident of the season.

Mirra Andreeva was confronted by a man in a ‘creepy’ fan incident

Another unsettling incident involved teenage tennis star Mirra Andreeva at the US Open. The moment happened during her doubles match. She was sitting on the bench with her partner, Diana Shnaider, during a changeover.

While Andreeva and Shnaider were discussing the match, a man from the crowd approached the front of the stands. He called out Andreeva’s name to get her attention. The interruption caught both players off guard.

When Andreeva turned around, the man leaned over the barricade and greeted her. He simply said hello. It is unclear if he said anything else after that moment.

Both Andreeva and Shnaider looked uncomfortable. They quickly turned back to face the court. They then laughed awkwardly, trying to move past the situation. Tennis fans later described the interaction as “creepy.”

The chair umpire appeared to notice the moment. When asked what had happened, Andreeva replied, “He just said hi”. The brief exchange still raised eyebrows among viewers.

The incident added to growing concerns about security at the US Open. It followed several other fan-related issues during the tournament. Many fans questioned whether enough was being done to protect players.

And as 2025 saw several bizarre fan incidents, which moment left you most uneasy this season?