Wimbledon
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
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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
‘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
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.
- by Scott Spits
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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.
- by Marc McGowan
‘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.
- by Marc McGowan