Russell Crowe Snags Stray Ball at French Open!

is a big tennis enthusiast - and he had the ultimate fan experience at the  on Sunday. 

The Australian actor was attending the match between  of and Benjamin Bonzi of at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, when he caught a stray ball that flew into the crowd. 

Sitting alongside his girlfriend Britney Theriot, 42, Russell expertly  

Britney reacted with shock and delight as she watched on while Russell scrambled to catch the fast-moving object in his fist. 

The 62-year-old was visibly pleased as punch as he showed off his prize to a stunned Britney, before holding it up victoriously for the crowd to see. 

A staffer rushed over to Crowe to snap a photo of the historic occasion, with Russell absolutely beaming as he flaunted his rare souvenir. 

He was then treated to a round of applause from impressed tennis spectators. 

Russell excitedly chatted to Britney as he basked in his accidental victory, with the couple inspecting the ball and laughing in awe over the unusual experience.  

The Gladiator star dressed formally for the match, donning a navy blue suit paired with a grey waistcoat. 

He added a baby blue tie that matched his shirt, and completed the look with aviator sunglasses. 

Former actress Britney also opted for a suit, hers in black, worn with a striped dress shirt and reflective sunglasses. 

She added a chunky, designer watch in a gold metal, and carried a grey Hermès Birkin bag. 

Russell was looking dapper and robust, with his weight loss on display. 

The Oscar-winner has undergone a significant weight loss over the past year, revealing on the Joe Rogan podcast recently that he has shed 26 kilos.