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Sep 9, 2009 – 9:11 AM
Rafael Nadal beat Gael Monfils Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open, but what's really getting attention this morning is what happened after the match, when a man ran out of the stands and onto the court, hugging and kissing Nadal before security could restrain him.
A bare-chested Nadal grinned and watched as the fan was dragged away, and he said afterward that he wasn't upset by it.
"For me it wasn't a problem," Nadal said. "The guy was really nice. He was a great fan. He said, 'I love you,' and he kiss me."
If Nadal can laugh it off, maybe I should too, but I have to say, I find it disturbing that this man was able to make physical contact with Nadal before security intervened. We've already seen a high-profile encounter between a fan and a tennis player once this year, when a man confronted Roger Federer during the French Open final. And, of course, Monica Seles was stabbed by a fan in 1993.
The USTA says it's reviewing security procedures. It should. The incident is being played for laughs, but it could have been gravely serious.
Does the U.S. Open need better security? Tell me what you think on Twitter @MichaelDavSmith.
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