Chris O’Connell beaten by Chris Eubanks 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) No Australian singles contender in second week for first time since 2018
Australia’s challenge for singles glory at Wimbledon has disintegrated before the first week is out – but last man standing Chris O’Connell was left proud of his sterling efforts despite finally being blitzed at SW19.
The Sydneysider, who’d enjoyed another breakthrough week in his successful 2023 campaign, finally went out to American high-flyer Chris Eubanks 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) amid a barrage of aces on a rain-hit Saturday.
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