Watch: Jannik Sinner clutches chest in terror; you won't believe what scared him

Jannik Sinner is again the talk of the town for his off court activitie. The World No. 1 star was caught on camera being startled by a loud aircraft passing overhead while walking indoors at the Foro Italico during the Italian Open on Tuesday. 

In a clip shared widely on social media, the Italian tennis star flinched sharply and placed his hand on his chest in surprise before breaking into a smile and laughter as he leaned against a ledge.

Sinner’s hilarious freakout goes viral at Italian Open after tennis star startled by low-flying plane

The moment occurred as Sinner navigated the venue’s facilities, where low-flying planes are a frequent occurrence due to the stadium’s proximity to flight paths near Rome. Tennis TV footage captured the brief disruption, which quickly turned lighthearted as the top seed regained his composure and continued on his way.

The Italian Open, one of the premier clay-court events on the ATP tour, often contends with such ambient noise from aircraft. Sinner, the defending champion at several recent high-profile tournaments and a hometown favorite in Rome, has been preparing for his matches amid the typical bustle of the busy venue.

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