Watch This Ball Boy Tumble And Faceplant Behind Maria Sharapova

Aw man, you gotta feel for this kid. At the final match of the Italian Open, Maria Sharapova needed an umbrella to cool her off. So, a ball boy dutifully ran over to provide some shade, but, like many young males in the presence of beautiful, badass women, he lost all body control and ate it, face first, on the hot clay. Damn, dude.

He’s a ball boy, which means he’s probably a tennis fan, which means he’s probably a Maria Sharapova fan. If he’s experienced enough to work a final, he’s probably past being star-struck, but he still could have been a little more chill about getting that umbrella over there. If he had, he might have noticed the flower pot a little sooner. His face when holding that umbrella is the classic “I’m never going to live this down” rueful smile. Don’t worry, buddy, it’s the internet. Someone else will eat it tomorrow. Sharapova will never look at you the same way again, however.

(Via Sadece Tenis and Death and Taxes)

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