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Wimbledon 2024: Francisco Comesana vs Adam Walton Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

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Wimbledon 2024: Francisco Comesana vs Adam Walton Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction Francisco Comesana and Adam Walton are set to play against each other in the second round at Wimbledon on Thursday. The former is ranked 122nd in the world, whereas the latter is at the 101th position. Wimbledon 2024: Francisco Comesana vs Adam Walton Preview Francisco Comesana is coming off an upset win over No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev in the previous round. He defeated Rublev in a four-set matchup where he displayed incredible nerves to counter the Russian’s plays. The Argentine player last competed at the Mauthausen Challenger in Austria, held in early May 2024, where he reached the semifinals before retiring in the second set in his game against Lucas Pouille. The 23-year-old has previously won titles at Corrientes Challenger (2022), Challenger Tenis Club Argentino(2022) and Internazionali di Tennis Città di Vicenza (2023). As far as Walton is concerned, the Australian defeated No. 72 Federico Coria in straight sets to advance further. The American featured in the Taipei Challenger tournament in May 2024 where he managed to beat James Duckworth to win the title which pushed his ranking into the ATP top 100 for the first time. The 25-year-old has had a couple of decent showings in other tournaments in 2023 and 2024 as well where he managed to reach deep in various Challenger tournaments, demonstrating his ability to compete effectively.  Also, he won his maiden ATP Challenger doubles title at the 2023 San Luis Open Challenger with Colin Sinclair. Wimbledon 2024: Francisco Comesana vs Adam Walton Head-to-Head The two players have not faced each other yet, and this will be their first meeting on any surface. Wimbledon 2024: Francisco Comesana vs Adam Walton Prediction The match could easily go anyway as both of these players are high-quality tennis players given their recent performances. The Argentinian loses on the experience side of the battle against Adam Walton but seems to be riding on a wave of confidence given his upset over Andrey Rublev in the 1st round of Wimbledon. The Australian on the other hand has been showing off consistency in his previous records and displayed incredible composure against his opponents making him to be a potential winner too. Also Read: “Andy Murray withdrawing is a great blow to the tournament” : Novak Djokovic

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Who is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard? Know more about the French tennis prodigy 

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Who is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard? Know more about the French tennis prodigy  Standing tall at 6’8’’ and boasting a powerful serve, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is a budding French tennis player. The twenty-year-old has just recently managed to break into the Top 100 in the Men’s Tennis ATP Rankings 2024 by winning his maiden ATP Tour trophy at the clay-court ATP 250. He rose 51 places to a career-high 66th place in May 2024 with this trophy and this quick rise to the top 100 ranks is evidence of his talent and diligence.  However, his victory was not just a matter of chance. He was making strides in the tennis world from a very young age. At twelve, he moved out of his parents’ house to practice with the French Tennis Federation in Poitiers. Thereon, he spent his teenage years developing his skills and building a strong foundation.  His first major appearance came in 2021, when he made headlines by excelling in the junior circuit. He made it to the semifinals of the French Open boys’ singles that year. Despite falling to Arthur Fils in the singles tournament, Mpetshi Perricard joined forces with this very same rival to claim the doubles title later that year.  After turning professional, Giovanni maintained the same zeal and drive from his earlier days. He took part in numerous ATP Challengers events, and as a result, he won his first championship in 2023 at the Lean Open, triumphing over Juan Pablo Ficovich. He consequently made it into the top 200 at that point. His title-winning streak continued as he secured three more Challengers titles in 2024—one in Nottingham (February), one in Morelos (April), and one in Seguros (April).  However, these victories were far from the pinnacle of his career, as he went forward and clinched his first ATP Tour title at the Lyon Open. The Frenchman fired 21 aces in the Leon Challenger final and held his nerve to escape against the Argentine Juan Pablo Ficovich. This victory was particularly special as it took place in his hometown, adding a personal and emotional layer to his triumph. Bringing home this championship at only 20 years of age is a critical achievement and certainly stamps him as one of the most promising tennis players. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard personal background As seen in his games, Perricard’s playstyle is characterized by powerful serves, strong baseline games, and aggression. Perricard’s height of 6 feet 8 inches is another one of his significant advantages on the court. However, Perricard is known for his calm and composed demeanor on the court, despite having an intimidating physical presence.  Moreover, the Frenchman was no stranger to the world of sports. His father, Ghislain Mpetshi, was a semi-professional football player while his sister, Daphnée Perricard, played basketball. His mother motivated and supported him a lot too. Besides his mother acting as a hero, he likes to credit his coaches Cyril Genevois, Jean Baptiste Dupuy and Emmanuel Planque as the people who helped him improve his game. Also Read: “Andy Murray withdrawing is a great blow to the tournament” : Novak Djokovic

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“Andy Murray withdrawing is a great blow to the tournament” : Novak Djokovic

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“Andy Murray withdrawing is a great blow to the tournament” : Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic believes that Andy Murray’s withdrawal from the singles event at Wimbledon is a great blow to the tournament. The two-time Wimbledon champion went through a back surgery a couple of weeks ago, and was hopeful of recovering in time for Wimbledon. However, in a late announcement, Andy Murray stated that he would not participate in the Singles event. This year could have probably marked the Briton’s last appearance at Wimbledon, given that he intends to retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics. Novak Djokovic claimed a straight sets victory over Vit Kopriva in the first round clash, and eased any concerns over his knee injury. The Serbian spoke about Andy Murray’s withdrawal from the tournament in his post match speech, and how detrimental it could be for the Grand Slam event. Novak Djokovic also revealed that he sent his best wishes to the veteran, as he hopes that Andy Murray can retire on his own terms. “It’s tough, you feel helpless that something is not allowing you to do what you love the most,” Djokovic said in his on-court interview. “Andy Murray withdrawing is a great blow to the tournament, it’s unfortunate. Great respect to him for what he has done in this tournament and this sport. I just hope he will be able to finish his career on his terms. I send him my best and to anybody out there really struggling with injuries, I think it is worth acknowledging all these athletes who are struggling,” said Djokovic. Novak Djokovic storms into the second round of Wimbledon There were concerns over Novak Djokovic’s participation at Wimbledon as well, given that he went through a surgery just last month. However, the Serbian cruised into the second round at Wimbledon, dropping just five games in the first round. Novak Djokovic revealed that there were certainly question marks as to how he would feel physically after his first round clash on Tuesday. He applauded the efforts of his team, who have worked tirelessly over the last three weeks to make sure he is ready to compete at Wimbledon. “Obviously, coming into Wimbledon for me this year was very different because of the knee,” he said. “I’m just really glad with how I played and how I felt on the court. I didn’t know how everything was going to unfold on the court. I’m extremely glad with the way I felt and the way I played today. Thank you all for coming out and supporting,” said Djokovic. “I tried to really focus on the game and not think about the knee too much. Everything that I could do, I have done over the last three weeks along with my team to be able to play here for you today,” he added. Novak Djokovic has a big summer ahead of him, as he chases an elusive Olympic singles gold medal in Paris later this month. The world number two has struggled on the tour this season, given that he is yet to win a title so far. Moreover, injuries seemed to have plagued his season so far. However, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is confident of achieving success in the second half of the season. Also Read: “I want to play at Wimbledon one more time” : Andy Murray gives update on his ‘complicated’ situation

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“I want to play at Wimbledon one more time” : Andy Murray gives update on his ‘complicated’ situation

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“I want to play at Wimbledon one more time” : Andy Murray gives update on his ‘complicated’ situation Andy Murray has stated that he is yet to make a decision on his participation at Wimbledon this year. The two-time Wimbledon winner underwent a spinal cyst surgery last week, which more or less put an end to his chances of competing at the Championships this year. However, in a surprising statement, Andy Murray has already started preparations to compete at his home tournament next week. A late decision will be made on his participation, as this could mark his last ever appearance at Wimbledon, or perhaps any Grand Slam event. Andy Murray withdrew from the second round of the Queen’s Championships last week due to a back injury. The Briton is desperate to play his home slam for one final time, as he more or less assured of bidding adieu to the sport after the Paris Olympics next month. “I feel that I deserve the opportunity to give it until the very last moment to make that decision. It’s complicated and it’s made more complicated because I want to play at Wimbledon one more time. Because of what I put into the sport over the last however many years, I would at least like to go out playing a proper match where I’m at least competitive, not what happened at Queen’s,” said Murray. Andy Murray hopeful of competing at Wimbledon Andy Murray is also scheduled to compete in the Doubles event, alongside his brother Jamie Murray. The Briton is excited to team up with his brother for the first time in his career. “Maybe this is just how it was meant to happen for me,” Murray continued. “Getting to play with Jamie in doubles is something that obviously I have never done before. That can be special as well.” Andy Murray has enjoyed a lot of success at the Championship over the years. He claimed his first Wimbledon in 2013, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final. He had to wait for three more years to claim his second title at the Championships. Wimbledon has also planned a special farewell for its two-time champion, given that this could be his last appearance at the event. A similar ceremony was planned for Rafael Nadal at the French Open, which was turned down by him given that he could still compete in Paris next year. Also Read: “I would rather finish at Wimbledon or Paris Olympics” : Andy Murray describes the fitting end to his career

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“Sinner and Alcaraz like me and Nadal?” Roger Federer shares his opinion on the new gen rivalry

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“Sinner and Alcaraz like me and Nadal?” Roger Federer shares his opinion on the new gen rivalry Roger Federer recently shared his opinion on the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The two next-generation stars have already had some memorable battles between them. Their most recent battle was in the French Open semifinals this month, where Carlos Alcaraz prevailed in five sets. Roger Federer shared his opinion as to whether the rivalry between the Italian and the Spaniard was reminiscent of the rivalry Rafael Nadal and himself had in the past. The Swiss maestro stated that it was too early to make a comparison. Roger Federer heaped praise on the two youngsters, and stated that they share a lot of mutual respect. The 20-time Grand Slam champion stated that it was great to see them play against each other, as he looks forward to several entertaining battles in the future. “Sinner and Alcaraz like me and Nadal? It’s still early, but Jannik and Carlos are from the same generation and are very strong,” Federer said. “It seems to me that they respect each other a lot. They started off on the right foot, theirs promises to be a great challenge. It’s nice to see them play,” Federer told in an interview to Gazzetta dello Sport. Carlos Alcaraz drops to world number three, as Jannik Sinner set to extend lead at the top Carlos Alcaraz has dropped to world number three in the rankings, as he was defeated by Jack Draper in the second round of the Queen’s championships. The Spaniard claimed the French Open title a couple of weeks earlier which helped him surpass Novak Djokovic as the world number two. However, the Serbian has now reclaimed his world number two spot, as question marks remain over his involvement at Wimbledon this year. On the other hand, world number one Jannik Sinner is all set to extend his lead at the top, after reaching the semifinals of the Halle Open. The Italian defeated Jan Lennard Struff in the quarterfinals in a tight three-set encounter. He will now face the Chinese Zhang Zhizhen who has been enjoying a terrific run in Germany this week. Also Read: “I would rather finish at Wimbledon or Paris Olympics” : Andy Murray describes the fitting end to his career

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“I would rather finish at Wimbledon or Paris Olympics” : Andy Murray describes the fitting end to his career

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“I would rather finish at Wimbledon or Paris Olympics” : Andy Murray describes the fitting end to his career Andy Murray had stated earlier this year that he would probably retire by the end of the season. The former world number one has struggled to get back to his top level after his career-threatening hip injury. Now, with the Wimbledon and Paris Olympics around the corner, Andy Murray stated that there is no better place to end his career. Andy Murray claimed the singles gold medal at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics, as he remains optimistic about competing in his 5th Summer Games this season. However, before that he competes at Wimbledon, an event which has meant so much to him throughout the course of his playing days. The Brit has claimed two Wimbledon titles in 2013 and 2016. “Probably if I was going to finish my career I would rather finish at Wimbledon or an Olympic Games – to me that would probably be more fitting,” Murray, who won told BBC Sport. “I’ve had amazing experiences and memories from Wimbledon, but also being part of British Olympics teams. To get a chance to compete at a fifth one is a reason to stay motivated and continue playing,” he added. “I love playing tennis” : Andy Murray on retirement plans Andy Murray has not been in the best form over the past couple of months. He is currently on a losing streak of four matches, being knocked out in the first round of the last three events he has competed in. The former world number one will now compete at the Queen’s Championships this week, as he faces Alexei Popyrin in the first round. Despite his injury concerns and form, Andy Murray stated that he still loves playing tennis. However, he agreed that there was no point of dragging his career any further if he was not able to deliver consistent results on the tour. “I think in lots of careers, retirement is something you celebrate and people really look forward to that day – that’s not something I feel. I love playing tennis,” Murray added. “Ultimately, if physically you’re not able to play to the level you want to, the results are not as you wish, those things factor into the decision.” Wimbledon have planned a farewell ceremony for Andy Murray if it happens to be his last appearance at the event. A similar reception was planned for Rafael Nadal at the French Open, who denied it at the last moment, hoping to come back next year. Also Read: “Let’s get healthy for next year,” Andy Roddick should end his season amidst injury struggles

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“Let’s get healthy for next year,” Andy Roddick believes Novak Djokovic should end his season early amidst injury struggles

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“Let’s get healthy for next year,” Andy Roddick should end his season amidst injury struggles Novak Djokovic had to pull out of the 2024 French Open owing to his right knee injury. The Serbian seemed to have worsened his right knee issues during his five-set victory over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the 2024 French Open. The Serbian has undergone a successful surgery, as he is yet to take a decision on rest of the summer. Former American tennis player Andy Roddick believes that the 37-year-old should end his season early, and come back in 2025. Andy Roddick stated that Novak Djokovic might not be able to be at his best if he decides to continue playing in the summer. He believes that the Serbian’s defensive game could be severely impacted, as he will not be able to move as swiftly on the court as he usually does. “Let’s get healthy for next year. It’s not just a case of saying my knee is okay in a month, because you have to train, and especially Novak. Your special sauce is being able to grind people down, stay in rallies, move people from side to side, and ask the question over and over again. “Novak needs his wheels. He needs his defensive skills. He is probably the best defensive player in the history of tennis, and with defense, you rely on your legs,” said Roddick, as quoted by the Forbes. Andy Roddick advises Novak Djokovic to withdraw before Wimbledon draw Novak Djokovic would have eyes set on the Paris Olympics, which takes place in the end of July. The Serbian is chasing an elusive gold medal, as he returns to Paris in what could be his final chance. However, it remains uncertain as to what his schedule for the remainder of the current season looks like, with Wimbledon commencing in a couple of weeks. Andy Roddick believes that Novak Djokovic would be risking a relapse of the injury if he continues playing this season. “Bet against the greats at your own peril but when someone is 37 and you start having surgery on your knees, it’s a problem. A torn meniscus in your knee is not a massive thing when you are 24, 25, 26, but the timing of this sucks. It’s the shortest time of the year for a turnaround. I’d say grass is his best surface right now and the worst surface for the guys he’s going against,” said Roddick. Novak Djokovic has been among his worst years on the tour, as he has failed to win a single title so far. The Serbian is also set to lose his world number one ranking to Jannik Sinner in next Monday’s latest ATP Rankings. The veteran won three Grand Slam titles last season, and made it to the finals of each Major. Hence, this year has been pretty ordinary for someone like Novak’s caliber. Also Read: “Does LeBron James play the NBA finals at three in the morning?” : John McEnroe slams French Open for Novak Djokovic’s schedule

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“Does LeBron James play the NBA finals at three in the morning?” : John McEnroe slams French Open for Novak Djokovic’s schedule

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“Does LeBron James play the NBA finals at three in the morning?” : John McEnroe slams French Open for Novak Djokovic’s schedule Former Grand Slam champion John McEnroe has slammed the French Open organizers for poor scheduling of Novak Djokovic’s matches. The Serbian was forced to withdraw from the tournament owing to issues with his right knee. However, John McEnroe believes that the Serbian’s issues could have worsened because of his lack of recovery time. Novak Djokovic prevailed in a five-set thriller against Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. The match only started at 10.30 pm, and continued late until almost 4 am. In just under 48 hours, he was back on court to face Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16. He was once again pushed to five sets by the Argentine, as he managed to prevail under pressure yet again. John McEnroe believes that Novak Djokovic’s existing injury issues were worsened by the poor scheduling from the French Open organizers. He believes that this is a huge shame for the tournament if he had to withdraw owing to lack of recovery time. “That’s not what is good for our sport; that’s a bad look. Does LeBron James play the NBA finals at three in the morning? There’s [been] a lot of rain, and they were trying to catch up, but they didn’t need to put Grigor Dimitrov on that court. That just put everything off,” said McEnroe on Eurosport. “I don’t know what they were thinking, other than they just wanted to get through. What did they think, that the other guy [Bergs] would just roll over and not try, or something? So the whole thing was, it’s a black eye for our sport, truthfully.” “It was a joke that they put him out at 10:30pm” : John McEnroe on Novak Djokovic’s scheduling at French Open John McEnroe believes that it was for a shame for the tournament to put someone as reputed as Novak Djokovic out on court at 10:30 pm. Rain impacted play at the French Open throughout the course of the first week, as the organizers were trying to catchup on the schedule. This led to a delay in Novak Djokovic’s third round match, as a couple of matches were moved to different courts. “You got the top seed, arguably the best player that ever lived getting hurt, and that contributed to it. Having to play till three in the morning, you can’t tell me that didn’t have an effect on his body, his system, or his recovery. What time did he go to bed? Seven. How much sleep did he get? You could go on and on, and this is not the first time,” said McEnroe. “He’s an all-time great, maybe the greatest, and it’s a shame. Obviously, we are all hoping that he plays [at Wimbledon]. It would be a shame if it exacerbated an already bad situation by having him withdraw,” he added. Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open a day before his quarterfinal battle against Casper Ruud. The Serbian has undergone a surgery already, and is bracing up for an action-packed summer ahead. It remains to be seen if the 24-time Grand Slam champion returns to action for the grass court season. He will certainly target a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, which takes place in the end of July. Also Read: “Olympics is way more important for Novak Djokovic” : Mats Wilander

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“Olympics is way more important for Novak Djokovic” : Mats Wilander

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“Olympics is way more important for Novak Djokovic” : Mats Wilander Novak Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the 2024 French Open owing to his right knee injury. The Serbian managed to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16 of the French Open, however, he had to withdraw from the tournament before his last eight clash against Casper Ruud. This has put his participation in the grass court season in doubt. A huge summer lies ahead for the Serbian, who will also be eyeing an elusive gold medal at the Olympics. Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes that Novak Djokovic should prioritize the Paris Olympics ahead of the grass court season. Mats Wilander also believes this is certainly the beginning of the end of the Big Three Era. Rafael Nadal is likely to retire by end of the season, whereas, Novak Djokovic has also started to struggle with his fair share of injuries. “It’s starting to become the end of an era. You watch Rafa [Nadal] play here and what he said afterwards, and he’s still keen to play more. We know Novak is keen to play for a couple more years. Hopefully, he can get back. Wimbledon is important, but the Olympics is way more important for Novak Djokovic. That’s what he has to get ready for,” said Wilander. “There’s no time to blame anyone” : Alex Corretja on Novak Djokovic’s injury crisis in Paris Novak Djokovic slide during the second set against Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16 seemed to have worsened his knee issues. However, Eurosport expert Alex Corretja believes that there is no time for anyone to play the blame game here, as the focus should be on Novak’s recovery. “Going into the grass-court season, the summer is going to be very important. I hope he’s only going to take some days to come back. We agree that having those back-to-back matches affected everything; his body, his knee. That slide that he did provoked it a little bit more. Now, there’s no time to blame anyone. It happens, it’s tennis. He needs to recover, and that’s the most important thing. I wish him the best of luck, always,” said Corretja. Novak Djokovic will undergo a surgery soon which will eventually decide his schedule for the rest of the season. The Serbian played two tight five-set matches at the 2024 French Open, which also took a toll on his physical health. He is all set to lose his world number one ranking to Jannik Sinner in revised ATP Rankings which will be published next Monday. Also Read: “Predictions are a little bit disrespectful” : Daniil Medvedev picks Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner over Novak Djokovic to win the 2024 French Open

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“Predictions are a little bit disrespectful” : Daniil Medvedev picks Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner over Novak Djokovic to win the 2024 French Open

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“Predictions are a little bit disrespectful” : Daniil Medvedev picks Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner over Novak Djokovic to win the 2024 French Open Daniil Medvedev was defeated in the fourth round of the 2024 French Open, as he lost to Alex de Minaur in four sets on Monday. The Russian started the match on a bright note, winning the first set. However, Alex de Minaur stepped up his game from there on, outplaying the fifth seed in all areas to win the next three sets. After his exit, Daniil Medvedev was asked about his prediction for the 2024 French Open winner. The Russian stated that on current form, he would pick either Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner to win the title. Moreover, he believes that both of them have won at least a Grand Slam title, hence the experience is also there. Daniil Medvedev also pointed out to Novak Djokovic’s probable knee injury which he picked up during his five-set marathon win against Francisco Cerundolo. “Very, very tough to say,” he began. “Well, you know, I always think predictions are a little bit disrespectful, because when you say someone, it’s like you’re a bit underestimating the other guys,” said My best was not enough today, Medvedev. “But I would say that statistically — well, I saw Novak struggling with his leg or something, so this, I don’t know. At the moment seeing Novak struggling with his leg, I would say Carlos or Jannik because they are both playing good. Jannik had a tough one yesterday, managed to come back. So it’s just, statistically, they both have a Slam, they have experience. They are top two, three in the world, so my opinion, Carlos or Jannik. But let’s see,” he added. “My best was not enough today” : Daniil Medvedev credits Alex de Minaur for magnificent performance Daniil Medvedev acknowledged Alex de Minaur’s performance, stating that even his best was not enough to get him past he finishing line. The Russian stated that he has no regrets, and is already looking forward to his next matches. The world number five will next be seen in action during the grass court season later this month. He has often blown hot and cold on this surface over the past couple of years, and will look to maximize his potential on grass courts. “Alex played better. To be honest, I’m disappointed to lose, but I don’t have anything to tell myself in a tough way like I was not [showing] a good attitude today or I was not fighting until the end. I did all of this. He played better. My best was not enough today, so looking forward to the next ones,” he added. Alex de Minaur will now face the winner of the match between Holger Rune and Alexander Zverev which takes place later in the evening. The Australian has played some top quality tennis at the French Open, as he will have to produce plenty more of the same in the quarterfinals. Also Read: “He was a bit unlucky with the draw” : Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal will be back for the 2025 French Open

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