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Chris O’Connell, Aleksandar Vukic, Alex de Minaur and Jason Kubler lead the Aussie cost on day 4 at Wimbledon 2023.
London, Nice Britain, 6 July 2023 | Leigh Rogers
Will it’s a case of third-time fortunate for a trio of Aussies who’ve been ready since Tuesday to finish their first-round matches at Wimbledon?
Persistent rain has been inflicting havoc for the schedule, stopping Alex de Minaur, Jason Kubler and Chris O’Connell from constructing any momentum of their respective opening-round matches.
De Minaur will resume his conflict with Belgian qualifier Kimmer Coppejans holding a 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 benefit. The Aussie No.1 bounced again strongly after dropping a good opening set of their rain-delayed encounter.
Jason Kubler is in a promising place too towards world No.39 Ugo Humbert. The 30-year-old Australian was forward 6-4 4-6 6-2 when play was suspended on account of poor gentle.
The world No.77, who made the fourth spherical in a career-best run at Wimbledon final 12 months, is trying to report his first top-40 win since March.
World No.73 O’Connell solely wants one set as nicely to finish victory towards Serbian qualifier Hamad Medjedovic.
The 29-year-old Australian, who has by no means beforehand received a main-draw match at Wimbledon, leads 7-5 6-4.
Aleksandar Vukic is already by way of to the second spherical and trying to proceed his dream debut at Wimbledon.
The world No.87 is hoping to advance to a Grand Slam third spherical for the primary time in his profession.
Standing within the 27-year-old Australian’s manner is world No.79 Quentin Halys, who has by no means reached that stage both.
“Halys has received an enormous serve and an enormous sport,” famous Vukic, who received his solely earlier assembly towards the 26-year-old Frenchman in a three-set battle on clay in 2021.
An extra 4 Australians characteristic in doubles motion on day 4 on the All England Membership.
This consists of Max Purcell, the defending champion within the gents’s doubles competitors. The 25-year-old, who received the title with Matt Ebden in 2022, is partnering compatriot Jordan Thompson this 12 months.
Wimbledon is broadcast in Australia on the 9 Community and Stan Sport, with protection ranging from 7.30pm AEST.
Aussies in motion on day 4:
Gents’s singles, first spherical
Chris O’Connell (AUS) v [Q] Hamad Medjedovic (SRB), Court docket 9, second match (not earlier than 9.30pm AEST), 7-5 6-4 to complete
[15] Alex de Minaur (AUS) v [Q] Kimmer Coppejans (BEL), Court docket 18, second match (not earlier than 9.30pm AEST), 6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 to complete
Jason Kubler (AUS) v Ugo Humbert (FRA), Court docket 11, second match (not earlier than 9.30pm AEST), 6-4 4-6 6-2 to complete
Gents’s singles, second spherical
Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) v Quentin Halys (FRA), Court docket 16, first match (from 8pm AEST)
Girls’ doubles, first spherical
[4] Ellen Perez (AUS)/Nicole Melichar-Martinez (USA) v Ekaterina Alexandrova/Yang Zhaoxuan (CHN), Court docket 7, third match
Gents’s doubles, first spherical
Max Purcell (AUS)/Jordan Thompson (AUS) v [WC] John Isner (USA)/Jack Sock (USA), Court docket 16, fourth match
[16] John Friends (AUS)/Marcelo Melo (BRA) v Robin Haase (NED)/Philipp Oswald (AUT), Court docket 17, fourth match
> VIEW: Full Wimbledon 2023 day 4 schedule
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