Auger-Aliassime ‘digs deep’ to reach semis
Auger-Aliassime came from a set down to win 4-6 7-6 (9-7) 7-5 7-6 (7-4) and reach the semi-finals at a major for the first time since 2021.
However, it was more quarter-final heartbreak for De Minaur, who has reached the last eight of a Grand Slam on six occasions but is yet to go beyond that stage.
It was a back-and-forth match that at times lacked quality on both sides of the net, with a combined total of 22 double faults and 93 unforced errors during the four hours and 13 minute encounter.
“I think it was just a lot of nerves today during the whole match,” Auger-Aliassime said.
“It wasn’t pretty at all times but that’s what Grand Slam matches are – some days you won’t feel your best but I was willing to dig really deep to stand here right now.
“The biggest challenges are yet to come but that’s what I live for, so I’m going to show up and be ready for my match on Friday.”
Source: BBC