Australia’s 17 Wimbledon hopefuls are embracing the second, with 5 of them competing in the principle draw for the primary time.
London, UK, 30 June 2025 | Rhys de Deugd
Whether or not it’s their first time stepping by way of the storied gates of Wimbledon or they’re returning with expertise beneath their belts, the magic of SW19 by no means fades.
A 17-strong Australian contingent is ready to grace the courts this week on the All England Membership, a venue the place Australians have lengthy felt at residence and located success.
High-ranked Aussie Alex de Minaur returns after a maiden quarterfinal look a yr in the past, whereas Ajla Tomljanovic and Daria Kasatkina have additionally made it to the ultimate eight on the prestigious occasion.
For the 5 main-draw debutants – Kimberly Birrell, Maya Joint, Talia Gibson, Priscilla Hon and James McCabe – the second is nothing in need of a dream come true.
“I assume it’s the head of our sport. I used to get woken up by my mother and father in the midst of the evening to observe the finals and pa would make heat milk and honey, and we’d sit and watch.”
– Kimberly Birrell, upon returning the All England Membership for the primary time since juniors
“Saying that you simply’re taking part in Wimbledon, everybody desires it. Everybody’s dream is to be right here, taking part in the Grand Slam. And yeah, I’m simply fortunate. I’m simply grateful … tennis has at all times been my dream ever since I used to be a child.”
– James McCabe resides out a childhood dream after qualifying for the principle draw
“If I’m having a troublesome day, if I’m feeling low or I’m feeling like my confidence shouldn’t be there, I like to return [to memories of her two Wimbledon quarterfinals] … I do sometimes simply go and have a look at some highlights and be like ‘this felt good, let’s run it again’.”
– Ajla Tomljanovic, a confirmed performer at Wimbledon, at all times takes nice confidence onto grass courts
“It’s been one of the crucial essential features of my recreation, the place I really feel like I flip up each single week. I type of put myself first for the primary time shortly and I feel that was fairly essential … I do really feel in an excellent headspace going into Wimbledon, I really feel refreshed, I really feel filled with power and, , now it’s as much as my tennis to, to do the speaking.”
– Alex de Minaur, rested and able to go at SW19, the place he was a first-time quarterfinalist in 2024
“I do know I’ve performed the work. I do know I’ve crushed the gamers and I should be the place I’m proper now.”
– Alexei Popyrin feels a way of belonging as Wimbledon’s No.20 seed
“When [new coach] Wayne Ferreira got here in, it was type of like a contemporary power dropped at the crew. Everyone type of felt that type of power coming in after which he got here in and need to name although and I feel that’s when it type of all, simply clicked. The crew began feeling re-energised and I used to be re-energised and it began feeling regular.”
– Popyrin, once more, is feeling revitalised along with his new help crew
“He’s a top quality participant and he at all times performs effectively in these huge tournaments. However I’m in some good type for the time being do I’m going to point out him what I’ve obtained.”
– Alex Bolt, qualifying to his fourth Wimbledon important draw the place his reward is world No.10 Ben Shelton
“I might say that for any tennis participant to be a part of the Wimbledon, it’s like one thing we have been on the lookout for once we have been youngsters. Holding the small racket, making an attempt to hit the ball over the web. So, coming again yearly to Wimbledon. It feels tremendous particular and it’s getting higher.”
– Daria Kasatkina is having fun with the second as she prepares for her second Grand Slam occasion representing Australia
Wimbledon main-draw motion begins on Monday 30 June. The event is broadcast reside in Australia on the 9 Community and Stan Sport.
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