(CNN)Heard at weddings, cinemas and of course football stadiums around the world, the sound of Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous “Siu” celebration has become something of an unofficial soundtrack for 2021 – and there’s no sign of it stopping in 2022.
So far at this year’s Australian Open, crowds have taken every opportunity to mimic the celebration in the stands, causing some confusion.
Several news outlets, commentators, and even some players initially mistook the shouts of “Siu” for boos before finally realizing what the fans were actually shouting.
The chants have received mixed reviews from players, with local favorite Nick Kyrgios unsurprisingly enjoying the boisterous support. After beating Liam Broady in the opening round, the 26-year-old performed the “Siu” celebration on the pitch – much to the delight of fans.
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However, it’s fair to say Andy Murray wasn’t quite as thrilled.
“It’s painful,” the three-time Grand Slam winner said during his on-pitch interview as the sounds of “Siu” echoed in the stands.
“I think it’s like ‘Siu’ or something like what Ronaldo does when he scores a goal,” he added in his post-match press conference. “It was incredibly irritating.”
CNN reached out to the Australian Open for comment, but tournament organizers were not immediately available to respond.
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