Cristiano Ronaldo is undeniably one of the greatest athletes of the last few decades. Apart from all the success, achievements, and trophies he has won, he has also set a high standard for many youngsters to follow. His hard work and determination demonstrate that anyone can become successful.
It’s no surprise that the Portuguese forward has a massive following, even among many athletes from other fields. Often, they express their love for him through certain celebrations on the pitch.
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates ATP Finals SF seed in Cristiano Ronaldo fashion
Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz is the latest athlete to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spaniard recently defeated Daniil Medvedev this Friday in the Nitto ATP Finals to advance to the semifinals.
His next opponent will be Novak Djokovic himself, promising a great matchup. After defeating Medvedev, Alcaraz wasted no time and wrote with a marker on a nearby camera, a customary practice for tennis players after a victory. The 20-year-old wrote the words ‘Semis! Siuuu!’ which quickly went viral.
"Semis! Siuuuu"
— Tenis en Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) November 17, 2023
Alcaraz, a lo Cristiano Ronaldo. #LaPistaDelTenis pic.twitter.com/qdq1QG5gsn
The ‘Siuuu’ is associated with the iconic celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo, who often shouted the word to celebrate his goals. It means ‘yes’ in Spanish and has become synonymous with Ronaldo himself. This highlights the significant influence Ronaldo has had on other athletes worldwide and his impact on all sports.
Carlos is a Real Madrid fan since his childhood and even admires Cristiano. He previously admitted this fact, though he also mentioned that Ronaldo’s rival, Lionel Messi, is equally great. “Personally, I sincerely prefer Cristiano (Ronaldo), but with Messi, I am not going to deny that they are both among the best in history.”
Top non-football personalities to imitate Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration
Carlos Alcaraz is not the first to emulate the iconic celebration of Ronaldo. Previously, many other athletes from various sports have also paid tribute in the same manner.
Odell Beckham Jr., one of the NFL’s best receivers, decided to copy the celebration back in 2015 after a great touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons. This was during Ronaldo’s prime with Real Madrid. Both are sponsored by Nike and have met each other in 2021.
NFL Player Odell Beckham does Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration after a 67-yard Touch Down. đ pic.twitter.com/oXEYqEm1U1
— TCR. (@TeamCRonaldo) September 21, 2015
Manel Kape is a Portuguese and Angolan mixed martial artist considered one of the best in his division. After defeating Zhalgas Zhumagulov in December 2021, he brought out the iconic ‘Suii’ celebration.
Fabio Quartararo is a famous MotoGP rider who won the Rookie of the Year award in 2019. In 2021, he clinched the MotoGP championship and celebrated in true Ronaldo fashion. He also later met Ronaldo, and they exchanged signed jerseys.
Nashville SC minority owner Giannis hit Ronaldo's "SIU' celebration before his team takes on Messi and Inter Miami đ pic.twitter.com/HJPsgLhwuN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 20, 2023
A recent and hilarious example is that of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recently set aside personal ambitions from team glory. As the minority owner of Nashville SC, he watched the Leagues Cup final between his team and Inter Miami. In a playful manner, Giannis pulled the Suii celebration before the match on the pitch. They did lose the game on penalties to Messi and co.
.@Cristiano how did I do? đ https://t.co/cF1CQ0noPW
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 13, 2020
A most famous example is Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who has a lot in similarity with Ronaldo. Both are hard working, and have won loads of trophies. They are also good friends off the pitch. After winning the Nitto ATP Finals Pyramid Challenge in 2020, he was seen bringing out the Sui celebration.
It’s clear that Cristiano Ronaldo is an inspiration around the globe and will continue to be so. His hard work and success make everyone want to live up to him.
