The tennis enthusiast who gained online fame for his enthusiastic backing of British player Emma Raducanu found his luck dramatically reversed when authorities removed him from the Australian Open on Friday.

This fan, identified as James Bray from Sydney, became a viral figure after repeatedly calling Raducanu ‘Raddo’ during her 6-4, 6-1 victory against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Dressed in a green and gold singlet with ‘Australia’ printed on it, Bray stood out in the crowd.

Following her victory, Raducanu expressed her appreciation during the on-court interview, stating, “Thank you for the support, it was amazing from both sides, and a special mention to ‘Raddo,’ which seems to be my new nickname.”

Amidst the lively atmosphere, Raducanu continued to engage with the audience, cheerfully responding to Bray’s ongoing shouts of encouragement.

Despite dealing with a foot injury before the tournament, Raducanu later reached out publicly in hopes of reconnecting with her enthusiastic admirer.

Tennis super fan Jack Bray became an internet sensation for his support of Brit star Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open

He was back in the saddle again for Alex de Minaur’s third round match against Frances Tiafoe on Friday night

Things went sour for the Sydneysider, though, as Victorian Police directed him to leave the arena

Bray documented the whole thing and posted pics and videos to his Instagram Story overnight

Bray was once again in the thick of things at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night, this time to cheer on local hope Alex de Minaur in his match against American Frances Tiafoe.

However this around, Australian Open staff deemed his support too ‘rowdy’ and he was asked to leave by police. 

Bray posted a series of videos to his Instagram Story documenting police issuing him a directive to move on order for 24 hours, along with a $700 fine. 

‘So we’ve got the police here, unfortunately I’m being kicked out of the Australian Open because I’ve been too rowdy,’ he said.

A police officer then notifies him that he is being issued a directive to leave for 24 hours.

‘Kicked out of the Australian Open because I am a fan,’ Bray continued.

‘Thank you very much. I appreciate being kicked out of the Australian Open for being an Australian Open fan, being a tennis fan.’

Bray continued to film outside the venue as he was being escorted out by police.

Bray claimed he did nothing wrong and was just supporting the Aussie tennis star playing at Rod Laver Arena

Bray was fined $700 and ordered to stay away from the Australian Open for 24 hours after his eviction

‘This is hilarious, I’ve got the police force here taking me out,’ he posted.

‘I feel like this guy [an Australian Open security guard] doesn’t want to do it, and that’s fine.

‘The police force is taking me out of the Australian Open.

‘I’m a big fan, no dramas. But the cops are here. It’s quite fun, quite fun.’

Once police had successfully removed him from Rod Laver Arena, Bray took the time to create a third video post.

‘Bit of a weird feeling, paid $700 for a ticket to the ‘Demon’ [de Minaur],’ he said.

‘I feel like everything was going well. I was cheering him, not disrespectful, I wasn’t cheering in between double faults or in between serves or nothing like that.

‘I was just cheering on him like I would generally cheer on any Australian on any court.

‘For some reason security came up to me and said: ‘sorry mate, you’ve been warned, you need to leave’.

‘It was a bit of a weird one. I feel like I wasn’t doing anything bad. Everyone around me was cheering.

‘I wasn’t being disrespectful, Tiafoe was playing well, Demon was playing well.

‘Dunno, got kicked out. Security literally f***ing strong-armed me.’

Daily Mail has contacted Tennis Australia and Victoria Police.