World No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka found herself in an uncomfortable situation in Miami, USA. The Belarusian three-time Grand Slam champion was dining at a restaurant with her team, including fitness coach Jason Stacy and boyfriend Georgios Frangulis, when they were interrupted by a man.
This man, later identified as blogger `European kid`, known for his provocative `rich kid` persona in online videos, insisted they leave their table.
A video circulating on social media captured a fragment of the exchange:
Blogger: You`re not the only ones waiting for a table…
Sabalenka: Dude, relax. Why did you come to this table specifically?
Blogger: (apparently to the staff) Wrap it up for them. Guys, I`m not trying to be rude. Other people are waiting for this table…
Frangulis: Do you realize who you`re talking to? Do you know who this is? She`s the queen of Miami, the world`s number one.
Blogger: I don`t care who it is. I`m just saying. I just asked if you could be quick.
Frangulis: Do you work here?
Blogger: No, but I know the owner! And he can come out and take this table.
Restaurant Employee: (to the blogger) Can I help you, sir?
Blogger: I was just telling them they need to hurry up. I`m waiting for this exact table.
It remains unclear whether the blogger initially recognized Sabalenka.
Rupert Hartwell