Edinburgh tennis star Jacob Fearnley hailed a plastered supporter who was kicked out during his Australian Open win.
Jacob, 23, reached a Grand Slam third round for the first time in what he called a ‘crazy atmosphere’. Having recently been compared to Andy Murray, he put out home favourite Nick Kyrgios in the first round.
Fearnley was booed a parts during the game and the crowd were so lively the match on neighbouring Court 8 had to move, reports the Daily Record.
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However Scotland fans took it up a notch down under as he dispatched Arthur Cazaux on Wednesday morning to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
The 23-year-old came back from a set down to win the second-round clash 3-1 but there was plenty of rowdy action in the stands.
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“It was a crazy atmosphere,” said the Edinburgh star. “I actually didn’t really look at the court before I went on, so when I saw the bar, I was thinking it’s going to be a pretty rowdy atmosphere.
“Obviously there were some supporters who were extremely drunk, but it was a great atmosphere.
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“One fan in a Scotland shirt actually got escorted out at the end. I wanted to see him because he was a really good support! The Kyrgios match was louder, but I was a bit more distant, so it didn’t kind of feel as in my face.
“Whereas, this one, it feels like you’re face-to-face, and it was pretty loud.”