A fervent tennis fan known for passionately supporting Emma Raducanu went viral but was ejected from the Australian Open for being too disruptive. James Bray gained attention when Raducanu acknowledged him after her win. Despite his newfound fame, he was asked to leave during a match between Alex de Minaur and Frances Tiafoe for his loud cheering.
Bray documented the incident on his Instagram story, showing police officers instructing him to leave for 24 hours and fining him $700. He sarcastically commented on being ousted for his enthusiastic support. As he was escorted out, Bray found the situation amusing, despite feeling disappointed about missing the match.
He expressed confusion over the eviction, claiming he was not behaving disrespectfully like other fans. Tennis Australia confirmed Bray received warnings before his removal due to disruptive behavior. Victoria Police mentioned that 21 individuals were evicted for various incidents but overall commended the crowd’s behavior at the tournament.
Despite the incident, Bray maintained his passion for tennis and remained positive about the experience, even finding humor in the situation.