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Jason Kubler: making up for lost time (Tennis Australia)

After years of injury frustration, Jason Kubler arrives in the Australian Open main draw in career-best form – and with a deep appreciation for the ...

He ended an eight-year slam drought in 2018 with an appearance at the Australian Open and Wimbledon as well as a first-round victory at the US Open. “The goal is to continue his growth. He is making better decisions with his schedule and planning ahead. “I got to hang out with all the Australians. Got to get even closer with some of the people I didn’t know as well. His own ranking has improved from world No.203 to No.81 in that time. “Success is impossible without health, so he is prioritising that. For me to have two of my best wins here in Australia is really special. “That’s the way I see it. But also, off the court it’s been special. “I actually messaged him after my match against Evo, [Evans]” Kubler said during the tournament. “I messaged him: ‘thank you so much for the opportunity’.

Flying start for Kubler at Melbourne Park (PerthNow)

The resurgent Jason Kubler has finally notched his maiden Australian Open win to continue his spectacular career renaissance.

"With my year last year, I was able to win a round at the French, win a round at the US Open and have that pretty special run for me at Wimbledon as well. "To be able to win (here) for the first time in singles is super great but also I feel like I'm carrying a bit of the momentum from last year and I feel really proud of myself that I was able to win on the singles court," he told reporters. He reached the second week at Wimbledon and was Australia's last man standing at the French Open, while also making the second round at Flushing Meadows for a second time.

How 'proud' Aussie wildcard overcame 'heartache' (Wide World of Sports)

When Kubler won match point to set up a showdown against Karen Khachanov, commentator Adam Peacock said Kubler had encountered "more heartache than you could ...

"It's kind of cool (that in) ... That's probably the main thing. I haven't really had the opportunity to do that. "I wasn't sure last year if I'd be in this situation. [Kyrgios' gross injury reveal after withdrawal](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-nick-kyrgios-withdraws-with-knee-injury/e269cc58-6006-4259-b4eb-6cbc614ab435) [Australian Open 2023 day one](https://wwos.nine.com.au/tennis/australian-open-2023-live-results-day-one-rafael-nadal-daniil-medvedev-stefanos-tsitsipas-matches-nick-kyrgios/a037bb05-8952-4b4a-b142-af466bc1cbef)

Jason Kubler flies the Aussie flag with quality first-round win at ... (Sporting News AU)

Australian wildcard Jason Kubler has progressed to the second round of the Australian Open with a quality victory over tricky Argentine Sebastian Baez.

Jason Kubler thrills Australian Open fans in unprecedented scenes (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The Aussie continued an opening day to remember for the local contingent at the Australian Open. Details here.

Australian Open 2023: Kubler claims first AO main-draw win (Tennis Australia)

Jason Kubler continues his sizzling start to the 2023 season with his first-ever win in the Australian Open main draw.

[WC] Olivia Gadecki (AUS) v Marta Kostyuk (UKR) [WC] Jaimee Fourlis (AUS) v Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE) [WC] Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v Chun-Hsin Tseng (TPE) [Q] Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) v [Q] Brandon Holt (USA) [WC] Jason Kubler (AUS) d Sebastian Baez (ARG) 6-4 6-4 6-4 Knowing that I’m going to play him next just means I get to play in front of all you guys again, so I’m super pumped.” “There were definitely some nerves … He drew on that crowd energy as Baez raised his level in the third set. The second set followed an almost identical pattern, Kubler retaining control as he broke early to take a 3-1 lead. Helped by four aces and nine winners in total, the dialled-in Australian maintained his lead, calmly serving out the set in 42 minutes. “It’s kind of cool now just almost the last four Grand Slams that I’ve been able to win a match in main draw. It ensured he bypassed the challenge of qualifying, where he had faltered it the past three years.

Flying start for Kubler at Melbourne Park (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Jason Kubler has continued his stunning career renaissance with the late-blooming former junior world No.1 finally notching his maiden Australian Open win.

“With my year last year, I was able to win a round at the French, win a round at the US Open and have that pretty special run for me at Wimbledon as well. “To be able to win (here) for the first time in singles is super great but also I feel like I’m carrying a bit of the momentum from last year and I feel really proud of myself that I was able to win on the singles court,” he told reporters. He reached the second week at Wimbledon and was Australia’s last man standing at the French Open, while also making the second round at Flushing Meadows for a second time.

Jason Kubler making up for lost time after four-year absence from ... (ABC News)

An Australian male professional tennis player pumps his left fist. Jason Kubler defeated Sebastian Baez in straight sets to reach the second round at Melbourne ...

I still feel like I'm learning in situations." If anything, I'm more proud of that." I still feel like I'm improving. "My basic goals are kind of keep getting in the main draw of the slams," he said. "In the last four grand slams, I've been able to win a match in main draw. "With my year last year, I was able to win a round at the French, the US Open, then have that pretty special run for me at Wimbledon as well.

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