Discover the extraordinary story of Paul, a young tennis enthusiast from Coulommiers, who became the lucky charm and mascot of Alex de Minaur, famous Australian tennis player, during the prestigious Roland-Garros tournament.
Beautiful stories also exist at Roland-Garros. Imagine supporting your favorite player in the pouring rain, shouting at every point won. This is what Paul, a 14-year-old, tennis enthusiast from Coulommiers, did, thus becoming Alex de Minaur’s new mascot at Roland-Garros. The story of Paul and his idol, Alex de Minaur, world number 11 and Australia’s number one racket, shows how unfailing support can lead to unexpected connections.
This young dynamic, always heading in the opposite direction, knew capture the heart of your favorite player with your enthusiasm contagious. At the Coulommiers tennis club, where Paul is licensed, no one could have predicted such an adventure. The rain did not dampen his enthusiasm during this crucial match against the German Jan-Lennard Struff, an intense clash prolonged by bad weather. The teenager put up with his champion for hoursa true test of perseverance and passion.
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A legend is born
After the victory, Alex de Minaur, visibly moved by this incredible support, took Paul in his arms. This moment was immortalized and quickly circulated on social networks, pushing the player to look for this extraordinary supporter. “This child motivated me“, confides Alex de Minaur to the media, “every cry, every look pushed me to give the best of myself.“
The bond formed between the world number 11 and the little boy exceeded all expectations. Thanks to contact via social networks, Paul was invited to all Paul de Minaur matches, and even in his training. A fantastic leap for this schoolboy who has not returned to school since.
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Support that can take the player to the final
Not only has Paul become a familiar face on screen during De Minaur’s matches, but he is also become a minor celebrity in Coulommiers. His trainer, Lucas Tainemont, is not surprised by this development. “Paul loves competition and deeply admires Alex for his style and values“, he explains. The head of the sports department in Coulommiers, Eric Rambeau, marvels at this story: “Alex de Minaur only listens to Paul. What incredible luck for this to happen! It’s proof that we can still dream“. Their exceptional relationship sparked media and fan interestadding a touch of magic to the sporting event.
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Their common adventure reached its peak when Alex de Minaur qualified for the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros, a first in his career In the stands, Paul’s voice resonated, supporting Alex de Minaur against Daniil Medvedev, the 5th in the world. “The atmosphere is incredible, I didn’t think I would get this far on clay“, admitted tennis player after the match. This unique relationship between a young fan and a tennis star proves that support and enthusiasm can truly influence an athlete’s journey.