Adorable Hot Shots girl steals the show in trophy presentation
Caroline Wozniacki took centre stage after her Australian Open triumph, but a young Aussie girl stole the limelight.
In a gripping climax to one of the most memorable women's Opens on record, Wozniacki wore down battered top seed Simona Halep 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-4 in two hours and 49 minutes of incredibly intense tennis on Saturday night.
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The Great Dane wept tears of joy in a beautiful victory speech, however a number of onlookers felt another young lady was the star of the show in the trophy presentation.
A young Hot Shots participant by the name of Ruby was invited to be a part of the presentation, and even got to help in handing the trophy over to Wozniacki.
She smiled with delight as her name was announced to the Rod Laver Arena crowd, and took pride of place directly behind the microphone during the speeches.
That meant her every brilliant reaction was caught on camera, and fans immediately fell in love.
Great presentation ceremony! The little girl from hot shots is a crack up! Facial expressions are priceless. #7tennis @AustralianOpen @CaroWozniacki @JimWilsonTV @7Sport
— Richard Kidston (@Kido22) January 27, 2018
That little tennis hot shots girl is stealing the show during the speeches. She is just so excited to be there #toocute #AusOpen18
— Melissa Oberhofer (@M_Oberhofer) January 27, 2018
How cute is the little “Hot Shots” girl at the trophy ceremony!! @AustralianOpen
— Rob Koenig (@RobKoenigTennis) January 27, 2018
I cannot cope with how cute the little hot shots girl is 😢 #ausopen
— Rosemary Walton (@rosewal) January 27, 2018
A) loved your glasses B) little Hot Shots girl stole the presentation show. Infectious grin. Congrats Woz.
— david hahn (@dwahahn) January 28, 2018
The Hot Shots girl stole the show in the awards ceremony. Pure awe & unbridled joy to be there #AusOpen https://t.co/3yrRh1lD2i
— davideprince (@davideprince) January 27, 2018
Way to steal the show and the nation’s hearts, ANZ Hot Shots girl! #AusOpen2018
— David Threlfall (@AvidThrelfall) January 27, 2018
You can't not be happy seeing the face of this hot shots girl #AusOpen #hotshotsgirl pic.twitter.com/BCkR2qAGyi
— Alexia Mitchell (@lexilegs99) January 27, 2018
Ruby's awesome moment immediately brought back memories of the young AusKick kid who also stole the show during the AFL grand final medal presentations.
The young boy named Mac became an instant hero with a hilariously delivered message to Richmond star Jack Riewoldt.