Wimbledon
‘You are crazy, I would say’: Italy’s late bloomer reaches back-to-back major finals
Jasmine Paolini kept coming back, kept coming back, kept coming back, against Donna Vekic in what became the longest Wimbledon women’s semi-final. Meanwhile, Australia is once again a force on the doubles court.
- by Marc McGowan
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Barty rapt to be on centre court, but please don’t ask again about a comeback
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.
- by Marc McGowan
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He’s no Lleyton-lite: Why a sore hip won’t halt the Demon’s rise
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.
- by Marc McGowan
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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
Players have slipped or been injured on the grasscourts at Wimbledon
A number of players have slipped or been injured on the All England club's grasscourts at Wimbledon this year, with five players retiring mid-match.
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
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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‘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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‘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