A historic US Open qualifying performance has ensured Australia will have its strongest main draw singles representation in New York for 45 years.
Alex de Minaur has not played singles since withdrawing before his Wimbledon quarter-final last month,but will compete in tennis’ version of Twenty20 cricket.
Alex de Minaur’s Olympic dream looked shattered when he withdrew from Wimbledon less than a fortnight ago with a “freak” hip injury,but he has recovered in time to compete in Paris.
Ash Barty was feeding her toddler when she learned she’d be playing on Wimbledon’s centre stage. Although thrilled with the upgrade,she was emphatic when asked if it whetted her appetite for a return to the pro tour.
A hip injury robbed Alex de Minaur of his chance to play Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon’s centre court in the biggest match of his life,but his legitimacy as a player cannot be taken away.
The Australian star made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before he was due to take to the court to face the grand slam champion.
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.