Hello and welcome to protection from Court No 1 as Christopher Eubanks takes on Daniil Medvedev for a spot within the semi-finals.
Both males are enjoying of their first Wimbledon quarter-final, with Medvedev having breezed by way of the competitors thus far, dropping only one set in his third spherical conflict with Márton Fucsovics. Meanwhile, Eubanks rained down 13 aces to oust Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas within the final spherical.
But nobody may have predicted this match up going into the event. While Medvedev was ranked world No 1 final 12 months, Eubanks solely entered the world prime 100 in April this 12 months following his first ATP Masters quarter-final in Miami – the place he was defeated in straight units by Medvedev.
Prior to 2023, the 27-year-old American had by no means certified for Wimbledon in his profession, having solely reached the qualifying phases in his earlier 4 makes an attempt.
“I feel like I am living a dream right now, this is absolutely insane,” mentioned the world No 43 after profitable the final spherical in a 5 set thriller.
His run is made all of the extra outstanding on condition that he complained grass was the “stupidest surface” simply weeks earlier than the beginning of the event.
But following his twelfth successive win on the floor, his evaluation could have modified.
“The grass and I have had a very strenuous relationship over the years but right now it’s my best friend,” joked The 6ft 7in American, who gained his first ATP title on grass in Mallorca within the run-up to Wimbledon.
World quantity three Daniil Medvedev eased by way of the final spherical after Jiri Lehecka was compelled to retire resulting from damage within the third set.
Speaking concerning the final time he performed in opposition to Eubanks, Medvedev, 27, mentioned: “He performed nice in opposition to me. It was a really robust match. I used to be on fireplace. I managed to beat him. But it was a troublesome one.
“I do know that I’m enjoying somebody very harmful within the quarter-finals who’s on the rise proper now. I hope he’s not going to be on absolute fireplace. Or if he’s, I hope I’m going to be, too.”
