/ 05 July 2022

Two out of four ain’t bad

Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Image source: Wikimedia Commons

Ajla Tomljanović and Nick Kyrgios have made it through their 4th round matches at Wimbledon to become quarter-finalists. It wouldn’t be a Kyrgios match if it wasn’t a rollercoaster… He beat American Brandon Nakashima in 5 sets 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 as the Aussie struggled with shoulder pain. Kyrgios has a 6-0 win record in 5-set matches at Wimbledon. “That is what I was thinking about. I have been here before, and I have done it again,” Kyrgios said afterwards. It might be his first grand slam quarter-finals berth since 2015, but it will be Tomljanović’s 2nd consecutive start after beating Alizé Cornet 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The last set was a nerve-wracking affair as the Frenchwoman fought back in the final set. “I didn’t think I could do it,” the Aussie said – but she did. Meanwhile, Alex de Minaur didn’t get there after relinquishing a 2-sets-to-love lead against Cristian Garin. And Jason Kubler was eliminated by Taylor Fritz in 3 sets. A great effort, one and all…

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