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Australian Open Drama: Raonic's Retirement Propels De Minaur Forward

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Drama unfolds at the Australian Open as Milos Raonic retires, boosting Alex de Minaur's chances. #Tennis #AustralianOpen

The Australian Open saw a dramatic turn of events as Milos Raonic's match against Alex de Minaur ended prematurely due to injury, propelling De Minaur into the second round. Raonic, a veteran player, succumbed to a hip issue, opening the door for De Minaur to secure his advancement with a strong performance. The crowd witnessed a tense battle between the two competitors, with Raonic initially taking a set before his untimely retirement. De Minaur, seizing the opportunity, displayed resilience and determination to secure his spot in the tournament's next stage.

As Raonic's injury woes continued, De Minaur capitalized on the unfortunate circumstance, showcasing his skill and determination on the court. The Australian hopeful's journey through the competition took a surprising turn with Raonic's unexpected exit, setting the stage for De Minaur to potentially make a significant impact during the tournament. Fans eagerly anticipate De Minaur's upcoming matches, curious to see how he will capitalize on this unexpected twist in his Australian Open campaign.

In a twist of fate, Raonic's retirement not only altered the course of the match but also posed questions about his future in the sport. The Canadian player's consistent struggles with injuries have raised concerns about his ability to compete at the highest level. On the other hand, De Minaur's perseverance and focus in the face of challenges have garnered praise, positioning him as a rising star to watch in the tennis world. As the Australian Open progresses, all eyes remain on De Minaur to see if he can continue his success and make a lasting impact in the tournament.

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Alex de Minaur advances after Milos Raonic retires in Melbourne ... (ATP Tour)

Alex de Minaur advanced to the Australian Open second round on Monday after Milos Raonic's promising performance was cut short by injury inside Rod Laver ...

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Australian Open - Alex De Minaur through to second round after ... (ESPN)

Alex de Minaur has been gifted passage into the second round of the Australian Open after his veteran opponent Milos Raonic withdrew mid-match with injury.

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Alex de Minaur survives Australian Open scare as Milos Raonic ... (The Guardian)

Home favourite through with match level at one set all and now seeks revenge against Italian Matteo Arnaldi.

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Milos Raonic derailed by injury again, retires from Australian Open ... (Tennis Magazine)

The Canadian was treated for an apparent hip issue nine games in, before stopping early in the third set Monday.

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Watch the brutal moment Milos Raonic is forced to retire from first ... (Daily Mail)

After taking the first set during a thrilling tie-break, Raonic was unable to weather the De Minaur response as the 24-year-old battled back to level ...

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De Minaur advances to round two after Raonic retirement (Reuters)

Home favourite Alex de Minaur eased into the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-7(6) 6-3 2-0 victory on Monday after his Canadian opponent Milos ...

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Milos Raonic's sudden injury heartache sends Alex de Minaur ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Raonic, a one-time Wimbledon finalist, was troubled early by a hip injury but took the first set in a tiebreak, though de Minaur was quick to strike back in the ...

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Alex de Minaur vs. Milos Raonic score, result, highlights as world no ... (Sporting News AU)

It wasn't a regulation victory but Alex de Minaur is through to second round of the Australian Open after an early retirement from Milos Raonic at Rod Laver ...

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Alex de Minaur loss sparks ugly truth for Milos Raonic amid wife's ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

He has missed nine grand slam tournaments since 2021 with achilles, back, glutes, ankle, calf and knee injuries, plus a broken toe.

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De Minaur gets early finish after Raonic retires (Australian Open)

Australia's number one singles hope enjoys a reprieve after dropping the opening set, with Milos Raonic retiring in the third set of their opening-round ...

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Seeking 'revenge': de Minaur in second round and eyeing only one ... (The Age)

It wasn't how he wanted to advance, but Australian Alex de Minaur is through to the second round of the Australian Open after his dangerous opponent was ...

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