Disappointing for Alfie as he lost the singles final in Melbourne to Oda, 2 and 6. Still, doubles final to come.
In singles, Oda must enter the AO as favourite after that win. Alfie has played a lot of matches in the two events so far, though, so hopefully a few days off will help with the AO due to start on the 23rd
-- Edited by JonH comes home on Friday 19th of January 2024 06:26:31 AM
Singles and doubles quarterfinals all being played tomorrow in a busy day of tennis for the wheelchair players.
Should be fun to see what unfolds - some of the matches, including Alfie and Gordon's doubles, are on the Kia Arena, which is the 3rd court I believe, like Wimbledon's Court 2?
Shuker was born in Doha, Qatar, but grew up in Fleet, Hampshire. She comes from a badminton-playing family and started played badminton at an early age before going on to represent Hampshire County at national competitions, alongside her brother Matthew Shuker, who held a career high world ranking of no.43 in men's singles.[11] Shuker also had a love of horse riding until she had a motorbike accident at the age of 21 which left her paralysed from the T4 vertebra.[12]