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Alex de Minaur pulls out of Wimbledon quarter-final
Australian Alex de Minaur has pulled out of his Wimbledon quarter-final against Novak Djokovic with a hip injury.
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Wimbledon
Injury forces de Minaur out of Wimbledon hours before his blockbuster match against Djokovic
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.
- by Marc McGowan
Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
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.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
It’s struck down a dozen stars so far. Now this slippery issue could decide de Minaur’s quarter-final
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.
- by Marc McGowan
Djokovic storms out of interview
Novak Djokovic didn't appreciate a line of questioning around him being booed at Wimbledon.
Clijsters hopes Wimbledon appearance ‘triggers’ Ash Barty comeback
Ash Barty’s return to the grasscourts of Wimbledon was delayed by rain, but that won’t dampen the hopes of those with their fingers crossed that she’ll one day return to the pro tour.
- by Marc McGowan
Medvedev knocks Sinner out of Wimbledon
Top seed Jannik Sinner was knocked out of Wimbledon by Daniil Medvedev in the quarter finals.
Sinner gone as Scud warns wounded Demon ahead of Wimbledon blockbuster
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.
- by Marc McGowan
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Wimbledon
‘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.
- by Marc McGowan
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Wimbledon
‘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.
- by Marc McGowan and Marnie Vinall
‘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.
- by Howard Fendrich