WATCH: Zverev sends ball into fan's face in Rome

By Niko Vercelletto May 14, 2019
Travel

Serena, Medvedev take in Grand Prix in Monaco

May 26, 2021

Mischa Zverev quizzes bro, plays Aussie rules

By Niko Vercelletto Feb 17, 2021

Mischa Zverev gives fans fun tour of Melbourne must-sees

Feb 11, 2021

The Baseline Top 5: Andy Murray's Aussie Open moments

By Van Sias Jan 25, 2021

Top 5 Photos 8/31: Zverev celebrates win with brother

By Jordaan Sanford Aug 31, 2020

No Place Like 'Home': Stan's the man in Geneva

By Van Sias May 22, 2020

Djokovic, Nadal and more visit Palace of Monaco

By Nina Pantic Apr 15, 2019

More ATP stars get in on "Cards Against Humanity" craze

By Cody Fitzpatrick Apr 08, 2019

Doubles Take: Indian Wells is in full swing

By Van Sias Mar 08, 2019

WATCH: Zverev sends ball into fan's face in Rome

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published May 14, 2019

Fans may feel safe in the stands, but, unless you're in the rafters, a stray ball can come flying in at any moment. That's what happened to a little girl during Alexander Zverev's doubles match at the Italian Open.

In the middle of the first set, the world No. 5 produced a smash to win the point, but also sent the ball flying into the girl's face, who was sitting in the first row of the stands. Zverev looked concerned at first before continuing play. Eventually, he walked over to the girl and tied a headband around her forehand as an apology and gift.

Unfortunately, his good karma didn't produce a win. He and his brother, Mischa Zverev, lost in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, to Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus. Zverev then dropped his first singles match to Matteo Berrettini.