Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
Alex de Minaur was just the latest of more than a dozen stars to slip or fall on Wimbledon’s grasscourts this year. But once you get past the “scare factor”,sliding can be a big advantage.
Alex de Minaur did not train in public on Tuesday ahead of his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic,who is now the top seed left in the tournament following the downfall of Jannik Sinner.
The biggest match of Alex de Minaur’s career has arrived as he prepares to face the great Novak Djokovic in a last-eight clash at Wimbledon. Both players are dealing with physical issues,but the numbers from this year’s Wimbledon suggest the Serb will be tough to beat.
Australia’s Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils,and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final that will be the biggest match of his life.
The Serbian star cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Holger Rune,but he wasn’t happy with some of his rival’s fans.
Australia’s Alex De Minaur reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time as he beat rising Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2,6-4,4-6,6-3 in nearly three hours.
Making the top 100 is the holy grail for many tennis players because it is considered the threshold to tour legitimacy,and the gateway to grand slam main draws and enormous prizemoney.
Alex de Minaur’s extraordinary breakout year has convinced conquered countryman Alexei Popyrin that his Davis Cup teammate can win this year’s Wimbledon title.
Australia’s Alexei Popyrin put up an almighty fight against seven-time champion Novak Djokovic,while Alex de Minaur found life much easier as he advanced to the second week of the tournament.
Alex de Minaur will get a chance for Wimbledon redemption after advancing to the last 16 without striking a ball. Elsewhere,Thanasi Kokkinakis’ team confirmed that the Australian,who withdrew in the second round with a knee injury,appears to have dodged a significant setback.