‘I’m a different player’:How de Minaur can take down Djokovic
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‘I’m a different player’:How de Minaur can take down Djokovic

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.

  • byMarc McGowan

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‘A few painkillers will help’:Hip injury could dent one of de Minaur’s biggest weapons
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‘A few painkillers will help’:Hip injury could dent one of de Minaur’s biggest weapons

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.

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‘You guys can’t touch me’:Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash
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‘You guys can’t touch me’:Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash

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.

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Classy and composed de Minaur reaches maiden Wimbledon quarter-final
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Classy and composed de Minaur reaches maiden Wimbledon quarter-final

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.

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‘Playing in fear’:Why rankings points mean everything in tennis
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‘Playing in fear’:Why rankings points mean everything in tennis

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.

  • byMarc McGowan
‘He can go all the way’:How Demon can rewrite his Wimbledon history
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‘He can go all the way’:How Demon can rewrite his Wimbledon history

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.

  • byMarc McGowan
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‘A lot of hate’:Wimbledon moves to protect players from death threats
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‘A lot of hate’:Wimbledon moves to protect players from death threats

Abusive messages directed at players across social media will be flagged by the tournament’s AI tool,creating data that can be used by police to catch trolls.

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Popyrin pushes Djoker again,but leaves Demon as only Aussie standing at Wimbledon
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Popyrin pushes Djoker again,but leaves Demon as only Aussie standing at Wimbledon

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.

  • byMarc McGowan
Demon’s chance for redemption in fourth round;Kokkinakis’ camp says he’s avoided serious damage
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Demon’s chance for redemption in fourth round;Kokkinakis’ camp says he’s avoided serious damage

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.

  • byMarnie Vinall andMarc McGowan
A sporting colossus and ‘the most important tournament in tennis’:What sets the AO and Wimbledon apart
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A sporting colossus and ‘the most important tournament in tennis’:What sets the AO and Wimbledon apart

One Melbourne ex-pat calls Wimbledon and the Australian Open “the two best sporting events in the world”. Here’s what separates them from the pack,and what they can teach each other.

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The match that convinced this young Australian he can topple Djokovic at Wimbledon
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The match that convinced this young Australian he can topple Djokovic at Wimbledon

Alexei Popyrin has never gone beyond the third round at a grand slam and will need to eliminate Novak Djokovic to change that.

  • byMarc McGowan