Alex de Minaur’s withdrawal from Wimbledon left Australian fans shattered but Ash Barty is convinced brighter days are ahead for her compatriot, even if he is forced to miss the Paris Olympics. Here are the main talking points from day 10 at Wimbledon. 1. Barty offers advice to de Minaur Ash Barty is confident de...
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‘Honorary Brit’ Alex de Minaur set for ultimate challenge against Wimbledon heel Novak Djokovic
Facing Novak Djokovic in a grand slam is the greatest test in tennis. Perhaps nowhere is that more true than at Wimbledon where he has played in the last five finals, winning four of them in a row. But the 24-time grand slam champion is still waiting for his first title of the year —...
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De Minaur to spearhead Aussie Olympic tennis team on clay
The Roland Garros clay will hold no fears for Alex de Minaur when he makes a swift Paris return as Australia’s Olympic tennis spearhead. Paris Olympics Australian tennis team Alex de Minaur* (Men’s singles, doubles) Matthew Ebden* (Doubles) John Peers (Doubles) Ellen Perez (Doubles) Alexei Popyrin* (Doubles) Daria Saville (Doubles) Rinky Hijikata* (Men’s singles) Chris...
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‘There’s not really a limit for Alex’: Tennis great says de Minaur is primed to claim grand slam glory
In short: Tennis great Mats Wilander says Alex de Minaur has the adaptability to go all the way at a grand slam. The Swedish legend won seven major singles titles and said he can see some of himself in the rising Australian. What’s next? De Minaur will play German world No.4 Alexander Zverev at 4.15am (AEST)...
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With his French super fan by his side, Alex de Minaur is winning hearts and minds in Paris
In short: Alex de Minaur defeated Daniil Medvedev after inviting a young French fan to sit courtside throughout the match. The Australian said the youngster had inspired him with his vocal support in his tough match two days before against Jan-Lennard Struff. What’s next? De Minaur has invited the kid to his quarterfinal match, against world...
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‘He gave me life’: De Minaur hugs kid in the crowd who stuck with him through French Open marathon
In short: Alex de Minaur saw off big hitting German Jan-Lennard Struff with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 victory. De Minaur becomes the first male Australian player to reach the French Open last 16 since Lleyton Hewitt. What’s next? The Australian will next face Russian star Daniil Medvedev. Alex de Minaur had just one destination immediately...
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De Minaur breaks French Open hoodoo and Kokkinakis mounts miracle comeback on another rainy day
In short: Alex de Minaur has reached the third round of the French Open for the first time, and Thanasi Kokkinakis joined him with a stunning comeback. Kokkinakis dropped the first two sets against Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri, but came back after a rain delay to win the match 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(7/5), 6-2 What’s...
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De Minaur makes light work of American teen while Kokkinakis slogs it out, again, at French Open
In short: Alex de Minaur made light work of his teenage American opponent with a straight sets victory at the French Open. The match had been delayed for hours due to wet and cold conditions, with the Australian wearing thermals under his shirt. What’s next? De Minaur will play Spanish 27-year-old Jaume Munar in the next...
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Australian contingent poised to break French Open hoodoo as Roland Garros awaits
In short: Australia will take its largest men’s singles contingent for 25 years to this year’s French Open World number 11 Alex de Minaur is in fine form and a strong chance to break Australia’s second-week hoodoo at Roland Garros What’s next? The French Open begins on Sunday night AEST Australia’s biggest battalion of men’s...