Ouch! 😢 Australia's tennis star Alex De Minaur has been forced to withdraw from his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Novak Djokovic due to a hip injury, delivering a heartbreaking blow to fans worldwide.
De Minaur, seeded ninth, had been on a roll at the grasscourt Grand Slam, but during his intense fourth-round match against Frenchman Arthur Fils—where he triumphed 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3—disaster struck. \"I felt a loud crack during the last three points of my match against Fils,\" De Minaur revealed. \"I got a scan yesterday, and it confirmed… a little tear of the fiber cartilage that connects to the adductor.\"
The injury not only ends De Minaur's Wimbledon dreams but also puts his participation in the Paris Summer Olympics in jeopardy. \"The problem with me going out and playing is one stretch, one slide, one anything can make this injury go from three-to-six weeks to four months,\" he explained. \"I knew the results yesterday, but hoped I would wake up today and feel some sort of miracle.\"
This development hands Novak Djokovic a walkover into the semifinals, equaling Roger Federer's record of 13 appearances at this stage of Wimbledon. Djokovic, ever the legend, is eyeing his eighth title at the All England Club, aiming to match Federer's tally. 🎾👑
Next up for Djokovic is Italy's Lorenzo Musetti, the 25th seed who just emerged victorious in a grueling five-set battle against the USA's Taylor Fritz, winning 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. Talk about a rollercoaster match! 🎢
As for De Minaur, the 25-year-old is having his best season yet, breaking into the top 10 and reaching Grand Slam quarterfinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon. \"I'm devastated,\" he said. \"But I'll be back stronger. Watch this space!\" 💪🌟
We're sending healing vibes to De Minaur and can't wait to see him back on the court. Get well soon, Alex! 🙏❤️
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Injured De Minaur pulls out of quarterfinal with Djokovic at Wimbledon
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