The Australian Open is full of surprises this year! On the ATP side, the final showdown will feature Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner. Sascha, aiming for his first Grand Slam title, is hyped to face the defending champion, who has proven unbeatable on the court. Despite battling sickness, Sinner’s resilience will be a true test for Zverev, who recently climbed to No. 2 after defeating Holger Rune in the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Masters, leapfrogging Carlos Alcaraz. Now, with his sights set on his maiden Grand Slam, he has a surprise well-wisher that left everyone in shock.

The highly anticipated battle between Sinner and Zverev will take place on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena. But today, the WTA AO finals will feature first-time AO finalist Madison Keys against two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka. Among these stars is global cinema sensation Jackie Chan! Yes, you heard that right—the 2016 Academy Award winner and everyone’s childhood hero was spotted at Rod Laver Arena not too long ago.

Ever wondered what brought the legendary martial artist to the Rod Leevr Arena? Well, Sam Smith, one of the commentators at the AO 2025, speculated a rare connection between Chan and Sabalenka upon spotting the Chinese superstar at RLA. Both Sabalenka’s coach, Anton Dubrov, and her fitness coach, Jason Stacy, share a background in martial arts. When Aus Open’s Instagram page posted Chan’s video, fans were thrilled to see their favorite superstar at the Rod Lever Arena.

“Jackie Chan is at the AO, I repeat JACKIE CHAN is at the AO 🫶😱,” the caption read. The 70-year-old movie star was seen touring RLA when he bumped into Sascha. In a heartwarming moment, he hugged the No. 2 player, giving him a thumbs-up and perhaps wishing him luck for his upcoming match.

On the AO YouTube channel, Chan was also seen hanging out in the players’ gym with Aussie tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt! The two appeared to be having a blast, sharing laughs, and maybe even some workout tips. Fans went berserk on Instagram, expressing their surprise at Chan’s unexpected presence!

Fans left in shock after seeing Jackie Chan at the Rod Laver Arena

Did you know Jackie Chan has an interest in tennis? Neither did we! Fans expressed their surprise on social media. One exclaimed, “WHATS HE DOING HERE?”, perfectly capturing the shock when the reel dropped. The legendary actor, known for films like ‘Karate Kid’ and the ‘Rush Hour’ trilogy, was an unexpected presence at a tennis tournament. Another fan chimed in with playful skepticism, asking, “It’s really one or fake one?” Given the rise of AI content, it’s a valid point. However, this was the real deal—Chan was given a behind-the-scenes tour of Rod Laver Arena.

The excitement continued with a fan declaring, “The Legend is in the building. Point of correction,” emphasizing Chan’s impressive legacy as a Hong Kong actor, director, writer, producer, martial artist, and stuntman. Jackie Chan has a reported net worth of $400 million in 2023. Another fan welcomed him warmly, saying, “Welcome Jackie. Was looking at a movie of his just today. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.” Chan’s prolific career spans nearly 150 films as of 2021. Notably, ten of his films, released between 1985 and 1989, collectively grossed nearly $200 million worldwide(as of that time).

Lastly, a cheeky comment noted, “Sacha has won…..in life,” hinting that his hug with Alexander Zverev is a once-in-a-lifetime moment for the German player as he heads into the biggest competition of his career. While we aren’t sure if he’ll be present at the WTA AO finals match between Keys and Sabalenka, could Jackie Chan’s presence bring luck to Zverev as he faces the World No.1 on Sunday? Only time will tell!