/ 08 July 2024

Demon skips ahead in London

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Our top Wimbledon hopeful, Alex ‘Demon’ de Minaur, is through to the final 16, and although he’s been playing well, he advanced on Saturday without breaking a sweat… His opponent Lucas Pouille withdrew with an injury he’d been carrying since playing against another Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis on Thursday. Some might say there’s a curse hanging around given Kokkinakis was forced to withdraw halfway through after slipping and injuring his knee… Meanwhile, Scot Andy Murray – who’s expected to retire this year – farewelled Wimbledon after his mixed-doubles partner Emma Raducanu pulled out. As for other big names, world #1 Iga Świątek had a shocker against Yulia Putintseva yesterday. Świątek – who won her 4th French Open title last month – said her tank “became suddenly empty” during the match, and she’ll make sure she’s well-rested in future. Sound advice… 

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