The Australian Open 2024 has begun and therefore has the complete attention of the fans. As concluded from players’ performances in 2023, Jannik Sinner‘s name came out to be on the list of strong contenders for the title. As the young Italian has begun his journey of running for the first grand slam in his career, his recent victory made fans cheer at the top of their lungs.

Despite being a young contender in the list, Sinner already has a great fan base to support his run. As the Carota Boys fan club has gained enough popularity along with the tennis star, he recently reacted to their presence in Melbourne.

Jannik Sinner thanks the Carota Boys fan club after his first victory at the Australian Open

As the amazing vibes are being set up at the Rod Laver Arena, rising star Jannik Sinner doubled up the cheers by expressing his delight at the unexpected appearance of “The Carota Boys”. As the fans came all the way from his motherland to Melbourne, the Italian star couldn’t stop himself from thanking them for their graceful presence.

Sinner, carrying a big smile on his face after an amazing victory over Zandschulp, mentioned, “Yeah, it feels good. I was not expecting them to come here, but it’s nice to see them in the stands. Obviously, we have made some great memories together, with all the support they give me.”

But he also cheekily acknowledged the rising popularity of his fan club, stating, “Yeah, they are getting more famous than I am slowly (smiling). It’s nice to have them.” As the young Italian moves ahead to the next round of the tournament, the fan club is also expected to have a positive impact on his performance.

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The Carota Boys fan club’s impact on Sinner’s performance

As Jannik Sinner expressed his satisfaction with having his own fan club travel across the globe to support him, the strong backing is also expected to power him up. Reflecting on the impact of the Carota Boys on his performance, Sinner added, “Maybe this support gives me that extra belief in the key moments. Who knows? Let’s see how it goes here. But I’m happy that they are here.”

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As the Italian star is now moving ahead with great assets of his strong form and fan club’s support, his victory gave hints of a hike in enthusiasm levels. However, it still remains to be seen if the 22-year-old keeps the expectations of the fans intact.