Alexander Zverev kisses ballgirl, 16, on the cheek

After a fall in front of thousands, a 16-year-old girl’s embarrassment transformed into elation as one of tennis’ biggest stars leaned in to help ease her pain.

Issy Tomkins stumbled on the court as she tried to chase a ball during German heart throb Alexander Zverev’s Davis Cup match on Friday.

Issy’s slip was seen by many, but the moment the tennis star leaned in to give her a kiss on the cheek afterwards became headline news around the world.

The kiss, which left the 16-year-old beaming and blushing, came after the Sunshine Coast girl stumbled on the court during the first set

The Sunshine Coast girl could be seen beaming as 20-year-old Zverev leaned in for a cheeky peck, and swooning as he returned to the court.

Issy looked close to tears as she discussed her very public brush with fame, and was seen giggling and covering her face as she realised the cameras were still on her.   

Newspapers in Germany splashed the youngster’s face across their pages, and video of the adorable moment went viral. 

Issy was seen swooning after her sporting hero, who she said she was quietly backing to win

She described the kiss as ‘nice’ before admitting she was backing the German great over the Australian players

Issy has been acting as a ballgirl for the international tournament at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane (pictured second from left with Australian star Nick Kyrgios)

Issy told news.com.au the kiss was ‘nice’ and she was quietly barracking for the world number five to win.

‘I’m mixed because I’m supposed to go for Australia, but I kind of want him to win as well,’ she said. 

The teenager may have been Zverev’s lucky charm, as he went on to beat Australian Alex de Minaur in five sets. 

Issy may have been Zverev’s lucky charm. The 20-year-old went on to beat Australian competitor Alex de Minaur in five sets