Alex de Minaur
The change de Minaur must make to take it up to tennis’ best
There is a common misconception that Alex de Minaur needs a faster serve. Tracking data has illustrated where the Australian really needs to improve.
- Marc McGowan
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The moments that cost De Minaur the biggest win of his life
On a day that Alex de Minaur produced a mostly brilliant display, it was Novak Djokovic who again demonstrated why, even at age 38, he is the greatest. In a match chock-full of critical moments, these are the key four.
- Marc McGowan
Alex de Minaur left Novak Djokovic gasping for breath. It wasn’t enough
The match started with one of the poorest sets the Serbian star has ever played and turned into an absorbing war of attrition as the Australian went “toe-to-toe with one of the greats”.
- Marc McGowan
Djokovic into a 16th quarter-final at Wimbledon after brutal fourth set comeback
Novak Djokovic overcame an uncharacteristically unsteady start to avoid what would have been his earliest exit at Wimbledon since 2016, coming through for a four-set victory over Alex de Minaur.
- Scott Spits
Demon v Djoker: The Wimbledon showdown that is a year in the making
A hip injury cost Alex de Minaur the chance to play Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon quarter-finals last year, but they will meet in the fourth round 12 months later.
- Marc McGowan
‘Excited’ De Minaur locks in Wimbledon showdown with Djokovic
The world No.11 joins Jordan Thompson as the last Australians standing after Daria Kasatkina was eliminated by 19th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova.
- Marc McGowan
It’s 2am and Nick Kyrgios wants to kick on. Welcome to Wimbledon Village
Tennis fans from across the globe descend on Wimbledon daily, but locals leave the area in droves, with some private houses rented for more than $30,000 a month.
- Marc McGowan
De Minaur to face Danish bolter at Wimbledon after dominant win
There was reason for concern, given this year’s record-setting seeds carnage, but the world No.11 eventually found a way against France’s Arthur Cazaux.
- Marc McGowan
From ‘numb’ to ‘alone’: Wimbledon stars expose tennis’ emotional cost
There is different pressure for every player in the Wimbledon draw because grand slams bring together a cocktail of haves and have-nots.
- Marc McGowan
Two days of carnage: Big names fall in record numbers at Wimbledon
Eight top-10 seeds exited in the first round, which was the highest at a grand slam in the professional era.
- Brittany Busch
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