Aussie hopes pass away at Wimbledon with Chris O’Connell knocked out by American high-flyer Chris Eubanks

Australia’s difficulty for songs magnificence at Wimbledon has actually broken down prior to the very first week is out – however last male standing Chris O’Connell was left pleased with his sterling efforts in spite of lastly being blitzed at SW19. The Sydneysider, who had actually taken pleasure in another development week in his effective 2023 project, lastly headed out to American high-flyer Chris Eubanks 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) amidst a barrage of aces on a rain-hit Saturday. SEE THE VIDEO ABOVE: Alex de Minaur suffers straight-sets loss at Wimbledon. Enjoy the most recent sport on Channel 7 or stream free of charge on 7plus >> O’Connell’s departure, after being beat in 3 tiebreaks, suggests Australia will not have a songs agent in the 2nd week at Wimbledon for the very first time in 5 years. The last, rather unexpected survivor of the 10 Australians who had actually gotten in the primary draw, O’Connell once again produced an exceptional efficiency in his tough stop-start week as he discovered himself in action for the 5th succeeding day. And when again, the 29-year-old, who had actually taken 3 days simply to win a first-round match held over by consistent blockages, was pushed into another challenging contest which included 2 rain disturbances. O’Connell’s departure indicates Australia will not have a songs agent in the 2nd week at Wimbledon for the very first time in 5 years. Credit: Getty ImagesThe genuine problem, however, lay in the beast serve of 27-year-old Eubanks, a 2.01 m streak of lightning from Atlanta whose rise the rankings this season has actually seen him ending up being progressively feted in the United States, with even Hollywood super star Jamie Foxx now backing him. He drizzled down 23 aces and 50 unreturned serves to continuously have O’Connell on the back foot, and though there wasn’t a lot to pick in between the set in a serve-dominated contest, it was the world No. 43’s growing attacks on bottom lines that showed the distinction versus the No. 73. “Of course, I’m quite happy. 3rd round is remarkable. I’ll most likely be a bit better tomorrow, due to the fact that I indicate, it was a chance to make a 4th round, a 2nd week, for the very first time” shrugged O’Connell, who likewise got to the Australian Open last-32 last year. “I simply seemed like the entire match was on his racquet. I could not do anything. Not just was his serve wonderful, he boggled the mind off the ground and simply didn’t miss out on. He’s playing some incredible tennis.” Striking 5 substantial backhand service return winners on critical points permitted Eubanks successfully took the racquet out of the Australian’s hands as he controlled each tiebreak with increasing authority on Court 18. Apart from briefly switching breaks in the very first set, the opportunities were scarce for O’Connell, who had actually beaten Eubanks in a Challenger occasion in Korea in 2015 however discovered him an entirely various proposal. No existence in the 2nd week for Australia – which likewise occurred at the last grand slam, the French Open in Paris – is a far cry from 2022 when 4 gamers – ultimate finalist Nick Kyrgios, Jason Kubler, Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic – all made the last-16. “It’s hard making a 2nd week, however we’ve got a great deal of great gamers at the minute that are beginning to knock on the door,” stated O’Connell, attempting to place on a brave face after the Australian exit. The tennis ace has actually come under fire for breaking royal procedure and touching The Princess of Wales throughout a look at Wimbledon. The tennis ace has actually come under fire for breaking royal procedure and touching The Princess of Wales throughout a look at Wimbledon.
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