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 or not 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 decent opening set of their rain-delayed encounter.
Jason Kubler is in a promising place too in opposition to world No.39 Ugo Humbert. The 30-year-old Australian was forward 6-4 4-6 6-2 when play was suspended as a result of poor gentle.
The world No.77, who made the fourth spherical in a career-best run at Wimbledon final yr, is trying to report his first top-40 win since March.
World No.73 O’Connell solely wants one set as properly to finish victory in opposition to Serbian qualifier Hamad Medjedovic.
The 29-year-old Australian, who has by no means beforehand gained a main-draw match at Wimbledon, leads 7-5 6-4.
Aleksandar Vukic is already via 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 approach is world No.79 Quentin Halys, who has by no means reached that stage both.
“Halys has bought a large serve and an enormous sport,” famous Vukic, who gained his solely earlier assembly in opposition to the 26-year-old Frenchman in a three-set battle on clay in 2021.
An additional 4 Australians function 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 gained the title with Matt Ebden in 2022, is partnering compatriot Jordan Thompson this yr.
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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