Alex de Minaur through to Wimbledon second round after tough day for Australian men
Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur advanced to the second round of Wimbledon after a straight-sets victory over Roman Andres Burruchaga. Meanwhile, American fourth seed Ben Shelton was eliminated in a surprise upset by Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen.
Why it matters
Wimbledon is a premier global sporting event, and the early exit of a high-seeded player like Ben Shelton significantly impacts the tournament bracket.
Alex De Minaur plays a forehand against Roman Andres Burruchaga of Argentina during the opening round of Wimbledon. ( Getty Images: Clive Brunskill )
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