De Minaur

ALEX DE MINAUR was in a five-set thriller against Cristian Garin out on Court Two.

He was caught wrongfooted by Garin's shot and had to dive to try and get a racket on the smash. But play had to be stopped when De Minaur noticed his hand was bleeding befor needing medical attention at a crucial part of the match. But the Chilean fought back in a dramatic third set tiebreak to work his way back into the match.

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I think that was the key.” De Minaur, the 19th seed, was in charge from the start after breaking in the first game, before repeating the feat later in the set. I just gave my best, and I think in the fifth set it was for him or for me.... I tried to be aggressive, went to the net, and tried to be aggressive with my serve as well. It was a battle. “It was a very tough fight. “Honestly, I don’t have any words right now,” the 43-ranked player said.

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Alex de Minaur has earned himself a place in the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time in his career. Adolfo Gutierrez, De Minaur's lifelong coach, ...

“A lot of people ask us that, but ultimately, any relationship is simple if you maintain respect, good communication and honesty,” said Gutierrez. “I have no secrets of any kind with Alex and that helps maintain peace of mind within the team. “I always thought that he couldn’t surprise me much after so much time, knowing him so well, but above all he continues to surprise me with his ability to turn a match around when it suddenly gets tough,” he said. but the big change I see is in his mentality. “This year we started very well, and we’ve had some continuity with good results that we hope to continue having during the second half of the season. “From my humble point of view, and I think I still have a lot to learn in this world, I continue to think he can improve everything; shots, tactics, fitness... “I honestly don’t think so”, said Gutierrez. “I am confident, and I think that we’re growing at our own pace.