'Incredibly special moment': Australian underdog makes it to Wimbledon
Australian Dane Sweeny qualified for Wimbledon on June 26, marking his first overseas grand slam appearance. Sweeny defeated Chile's Tomas Barrios Vera in a five-set match, continuing Australia's tradition of having a player in the main draw for 14 consecutive editions. He expressed excitement at competing on such a prestigious stage after his recent breakthrough.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 22:41 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 22:50 UTC
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