diff --git a/ui/sdl.c b/ui/sdl.c
index d845efb5e1..0d3a889741 100644
--- a/ui/sdl.c
+++ b/ui/sdl.c
@@ -475,12 +475,9 @@ static void sdl_grab_start(void)
             SDL_WarpMouse(guest_x, guest_y);
     } else
         sdl_hide_cursor();
-
-    if (SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_ON) == SDL_GRAB_ON) {
-        gui_grab = 1;
-        sdl_update_caption();
-    } else
-        sdl_show_cursor();
+    SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_ON);
+    gui_grab = 1;
+    sdl_update_caption();
 }
 
 static void sdl_grab_end(void)