Young gun clinches astonishing come-from-behind win

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Perth Now
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- Perth Now
Injured Thompson finally has to quit at Wimbledon
Jordan Thompson's courageous, injury-hit Wimbledon odyssey is over as the battling Australian had to finally admit defeat to his physical problems, forced to retire during a one-sided fourth-round clash with American fifth seed Taylor Fritz. The Australian No.3, barely able to move properly after he seemed to land yet another injury on No.1 Court, finally had to call it a day at 6-1 3-0 down on Sunday, his dream of reaching his first grand slam quarter-final shattered. "Not the way I wanted to go through, I was excited to play Jordan today, I was excited to play good tennis," Fritz told the No.1 Court crowd. "It's sad ... he's been battling out here, playing five-setters, I respect him for coming out ... I feel bad for him and I hope he gets better." Thompson, who had feared he may have to withdraw even before the first round, had almost miraculously battled through two five-setters while struggling with a debilitating sacroiliac joint problem in his back and yet somehow still managed to reach the last-16. But his season-long injury woes finally caught up with him against the merciless Fritz when, after a reasonable start, he appeared to suffer a thigh problem while stretching for a ball late in the fourth game. From then, moving stiffly, Thompson struggled to get down low to cope with the American's flashing shots and he looked increasingly forlorn. He glanced up to his player's box which featured Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt, as he found himself being outclassed in a first set that lasted just 21 minutes while rain from a storm outside lashed against the court roof. Thompson had an eight-minute medical time-out off-court after Fritz raced into a 3-0 lead in the second set, but it was clearly only delaying the inevitable. On the resumption, when one more forehand winner flashed past the Australian, it left him shaking his head and going to the net to offer his hand to Fritz. His dream clash under the roof, as a storm raged outside, in his ninth Wimbledon had lasted only 41 minutes. It's possible now that Thompson may even decide to give the rest of the season a miss, such has been the litany of injuries the 31-year-old has suffered this year. Fritz will go on to meet No.17 seed, Russian Karen Khachanov, who defeated Polish outsider Kamil Majchrzak 6-4 6-2 6-3.

9 News
4 hours ago
- 9 News
PM leads charm offensive as Wallabies clash with Fiji
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family, but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region. With China's influence growing, Australia is pushing back, turning Wallabies into ambassadors. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was the guest of honour in Newcastle as part of a charm offensive aimed at a pivotal player in the Pacific power struggle. Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was the guest of honour in Newcastle as part of a charm offensive aimed at a pivotal player in the Pacific power struggle. (AP) With China investing billions into infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands, Australia and our allies – unable to compete financially –have turned to sport as part of a bigger-picture approach. Fijian workers on a specialty Pacific visa class were in the stands. "We provide a lot of support for rugby in the Pacific – it's an important way of connecting up with a lot of young people," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia ahead of the International Test match between the Wallabies and Fiji. (Getty) "That essentially is about family. We are all part of the Pacific family - we have an important responsibility." Rugby union is the code of choice for Fiji, with the new NRL team vital for Papua New Guinea, our nearest neighbour. The contest for hearts and minds in the Pacific has been made harder with the Trump administration cuts to American financial aid in the region. "We are managing, and in three years hopefully things will change," Rabuka said. Deputy Nationals leader Kevin Hogan said "Obviously China are an important trading partner for us". Harry Wilson of the Wallabies is presented the Vuvale Bowl by Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia and Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji during the International Test match between Australia Wallabies and Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium on July 06, 2025 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by) (Getty) "We have issues with China - we have things we need to talk about their leadership as well," he told Sky's Agenda. The prime ministers jointly presented the Vuvale bowl to the winning Wallabies today. Trust and cooperation in uncertain times is a much bigger prize. Politics Fiji Australia Pacific China news national Politicians CONTACT US Property News: The suburbs where workers on $300,000 can't afford a house.

The Age
14 hours ago
- The Age
Young gun clinches astonishing come-from-behind win
Dutchman Niels Laros comes from the clouds to snatch victory in the Bowerman Mile, pipping American Yared Nuguse by 0.01 of a second.