He did his best to upstage Kei Nishikori and Kamil Majchrzak.
When you’ve only got a few seconds in the limelight, you really have to make the most of them.
And this kid certainly did that when he performed the coin toss before the first-round match between Kei Nishikori and Kamil Majchrzak at the Australian Open.
…did not expect that 😂#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/lse1gXZEDe
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 15, 2019
And “performed” is definitely the right word, as the ballboy produced some fancy footwork before flipping the coin, throwing in a full 360 spin to the delight of pretty much everyone.
That kid knows it’s his 15 seconds to shine & make an impression.
— Jerry Da Ponte (@JerryDaponte) January 15, 2019
The sweet move drew some kind comparisons from tennis fans who loved the light-hearted moment.
— Fernando #JusticeForMJ (@kevinjkson15703) January 15, 2019
Amazing! Well played young fella!#AusOpen brings out the best in everyone. What a tournament!
— Sam Daddo (@sammydaddo) January 15, 2019
😂 Saw the moment. Conquered the moment!
— Outside the Ball (@outside_theball) January 15, 2019
Not everyone was so impressed though.
Kid: Should I do a twirl?
Friends: Definitely don't do the twirl.
Kid: pic.twitter.com/mgOA3Z4GLS
— Scott Glencross (@scott_gx) January 15, 2019
*in extremely grandpa Simpson voice* Just flip the damn coin!! https://t.co/UfaZajDmM6
— Jared (@jjnoodles22) January 15, 2019
Hard as it may be to believe, things on court got even better from there as eighth seed Nishikori came from two sets down to claim a marathon victory.