Wimbledon: Five Aussies in the round of 32 as big names keep falling

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July 6, 2018 10:21:15

Nick Kyrgios finished in 32nd place at Wimbledon, but not without some minor histrionics as Bernard Tomic failed to put up a third-round blockbuster clash between the pair.

Seed looked ready to fly into the third round with a straight win over Dutchman Robin Haase, rolling the world number 43 in three sets, 6-3 6-4 7-5.

However, despite the ease of his victory, Kyrgios was attracted to another typically fuel-packed episode in south-west London.

The gremlins began appearing for Kyrgios when he was heard reprimanding his family for not getting up during the third set.

"Why are you down?"

Later, despite the addition of 19 aces to his huge English summer record, an annoyed Kyrgios sought an explanation of the foot 's fault rule. referee James Keothavong in a bizarre interlude after being constantly challenged by the line judge.

Kyrgios was also warned for swearing during the last set, although the flamboyant Aussie still treated the crowd at a number of shots way towards a complete victory.

Victory over Nishikori could establish a fourth-round shootout with world number three German Alexander Zverev .

Later Bernard Tomic was valiantly deprived of a successful first showdown with Kyrgios during another day of Australia at Wimbledon

Tomic was trying to make six Australians in the last 32 for the first time since 1989, only to suffer the desperation of four sets against the Japanese star Kei Nishikori

The former world number 17 had three starting points to take a two-sets advantage against one, including two of following with Nishikori on duty at 4-5 and 15-40, but failed to convert before sinking 2-6 6-3 7-6 (9-7) 7-5 in a two-hour, 43-minute suspense on Show Court 2.

The 25-year -old is the second time in a month that Australian fans have been denied a spicy duel between Tomic and Kyrgios.

The Davis Cup Tea Party Darkness had to face the first round of Roland Garros, but Kyrgios retired on the eve of the match with an elbow injury.

Kyrgios, teen Alex de Minaur, Matt Ebden fit and Ashleigh Barty and Daria Gavrilova gave the Australia has five players in the third round for only the second time in 20 years.

Australia also had five players in the third round in 2015 – Kyrgios, Tomic, Sam Groth, Stosur and Casey Dellacqua.

But it is only the second time since Pat Rafter, Mark Philippoussis, Mark Woodforde, Jason Stoltenberg and Todd Woodbridge have all done in 1998 that Australia has been so well represented at the All England Club.

De Minaur and Ebden also progress

] De Minaur and Ebden both continued their Grand Slam performances with impressive wins over the French.

Playing the best tennis of his life, Ebden, 30, qualifies for the third time at 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 6- 1 win against veteran qualifier Stéphane Robert [19659005] Ebden plays another Frenchman next Saturday, Gilles Simon, for a possible fourth round of Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro. take the victory in his stride.

"I do not feel so excited … Of course, I'm happy (I won)," Ebden said.

"I'm used to these situations.I know I'm not getting too happy, too excited or too sad."

The World No. 51 said last week that it was a serious contender for the tournament and reiterated that a two week stay in London is the goal. "I am well prepared to give me the best chance to play a two-week tournament."

"There is a long way to go, we are still at the beginning and I am doing my best."

Making his debut on Wimbledon, Minaur's 19-year-old main draw Rafael Nadal, world number one, is a dream rival with a score of 6-2 6-7 (10-7) 8) 7-6 6-3 win against Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

De Minaur is now the youngest man remaining in the main draw and should ensure one of the top places in the Top 70, whether he wins or what he gets defends against 17-time Nadal, laureate of slam

The teenager born in Sydney was not afraid to play the double champion

"It's an experience that I look forward to, playing a legend as he is, "said de Minaur.

"But once I'm on the pitch, it's just another game."

"I'll go out there, compete, entertain and leave everything there."

Defending champion and world number three Garbine Muguruza suffered a surprise defeat to world number 47 Alison van Uytvanck in three sets, 5-7 6-2 6-1.

Elsewhere in the women's draw, the seed Simona Halep had to survive [19659005] Dominika Cibulkova – who was challenged by seeded players in favor of Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam champion, was the favorite of the British favorite Johanna Konta.

Six The top eight seeded failed to pbad the second round of the women's draw, which is good news for the remaining Australian pair Barty and Gavrilova

Meanwhile, in the men's competition, Marin Cilic is the last big name not to progress.

The third head led Argentina Guido Pella

The world number 82 came out after the deadline, dominating the finalist defeated last year 3-6 1-6 6- 7-6 (7-4) 7-5. 19659005] ABC / AAP

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July 6, 2018 09:18:19