Thursday, 4 July 2024

Alex de Minaur surges into last 32 of Wimbledon but Daria Saville lets win slip away

  • Australian No 1 beats Spain’s Jaume Munar in straight sets
  • Women’s champion loses to 18th seed Marta Kostyuk

Alex de Minaur has disposed of a familiar opponent to rattle into the last 32 of Wimbledon in the sunshine, before reaffirming his desire to “go deep” into the tournament.

But there was only heartbreak for his fellow national No 1, Daria Saville, who saw a match point for one of her best grand slam wins disappear, before losing 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 to 18th seed Marta Kostyuk.

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from World news | The Guardian https://ift.tt/buRdPx5

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