An American tennis fan’s dream of watching Rafael Nadal play at the French Open turned into a nightmare after he accused professional French tennis player Maxime Hamou of scamming him out of $1,100 for tickets that were never delivered.
The 25-year-old American, who requested anonymity, said he had a previous acquaintance with Hamou and trusted him to secure tickets for the highly anticipated match at Roland-Garros. However, after agreeing to pay 1,000 euros for two tickets and VIP access, the American was left empty-handed.
In a series of Instagram messages shared with Newsweek, Hamou assured the American that he had a friend securing the tickets. Despite multiple inquiries from the American about the status of the tickets, Hamou failed to deliver and eventually stopped responding to messages.
The American, frustrated by the lack of communication and the missing tickets, demanded that Hamou and his friend return the money by a specific deadline. However, as of the publication of this article, the money has not been returned, and Hamou remains unresponsive.
Paris police have been informed of the incident, and the American is seeking justice for the alleged scam. Newsweek reached out to Hamou for comment, but he did not confirm or deny the accusations made against him.
The case serves as a cautionary tale for tennis fans looking to secure tickets through unofficial channels, highlighting the risks of being scammed and the importance of purchasing tickets through authorized sellers.