Alex De Minaur Hunts Down Young Fan on Instagram for Inspiration
Successful Search Pays Off with Medvedev Win
Social Media Proves its Power Once Again
Alex De Minaur, the Australian tennis star and Hologic WTA Tour star, recently used Instagram to search for a young fan who had inspired him during his successful run at the Australian Open.
After winning his quarterfinal match against Daniil Medvedev, De Minaur posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing his gratitude to the young boy for the inspiration he had provided.
The boy, who had been holding up a sign that read "Go De Minaur," had caught the Australian's attention during his first-round match. De Minaur said that the boy's enthusiasm had given him the extra boost he needed to win the match.
De Minaur's Instagram post quickly went viral, and within hours, he had tracked down the young fan, who turned out to be a 10-year-old boy named Ethan.
De Minaur and Ethan met up after the match, and the Australian gave the boy a signed tennis ball and a hug. The moment was captured on camera and shared on social media, where it has since been viewed millions of times.
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