He rewarded Paul with a towel after that match and later said: “That young lad was there from the very first point till the last with five hours of rain delay. He was this little kid that every single change of ends, every single point I won, he was screaming at my face.

“You know, I’m, like, looking at him and thinking of, you know, if I was a fan, I would probably be back home, because it was bloody cold out there. I don’t understand what this kid is doing, but, oh, he gave me life. Every single change of ends I’m looking at him, locking eyes with him. I just gave him a hug. I was, like, Mate… It was a relief more than anything. It was amazing. I appreciate this kid.”