Alex de Minaur secured his place in the fourth round of Wimbledon after defeating Danish qualifier August Holmgren with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-3. The victory sets up an exciting encounter against six-time champion Novak Djokovic, who made history himself by reaching 100 wins at Wimbledon, becoming only the third player ever to achieve this milestone alongside legends Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer.
Holmgren, aged 27, was making his debut in the main draw of a Grand Slam, while De Minaur, the top-ranked male player from Australia, showcased his skills to book a spot in the next round.
In women’s singles, Australia’s leading player Daria Kasatkina faced disappointment as she was knocked out by Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova, who won their match 6-2, 6-3. Kasatkina, originally from Russia, became an Australian citizen in March after obtaining permanent residency.
On the men’s side, Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, dominating fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanović with a convincing 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory. Looking ahead to his clash with De Minaur, Djokovic expressed his gratitude for being able to make history at his favourite tournament, acknowledging the challenges of competing against younger players while still pushing himself physically on the court.
As De Minaur prepares for the pivotal match against Djokovic, the anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling contest, with a spot in the quarter-finals at stake.