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Growing in confidence, Alex de Minaur believes 'anything can happen' if he takes care of British wildcard Liam Broady and storms into the second week of Wimbledon for the first time.
De Minaur's pulsating four-set comeback win over rising Brit Jack Draper on Thursday night was just the tonic after the Australian No.1 had suffered a couple of tough beats in the lead-up to the grass-court grand slam.
He will now meet fellow Brit Liam Broady in the third round of Wimbledon with the business end of the tournament in sight.
Alex de Minaur of Australia celebrates after winning against Jack Draper of Great Britain
A sub-script to the 19th seed's results on the court has been the heart-warming support he has received from the stands from girlfriend and WTA player Katie Boulter.
She said the Aussie's fighting spirit was one of his best qualities with the world No.118 aspiring to be just like her beau.
'He is the epitome of a fighter and someone that goes out and gives their all every single day. That's what I aspire to be like. I feel like to have that around me and my team, it really helps me because I can push myself. He helps me do that,' she said.
'He is probably one of the hardest-working guys out there. I try to take a leaf out of his book because it really is impressive. I'm very lucky to be in the position I am, that I get to see it day in, day out.
'We've seen him play many incredible matches against top players. He can beat them. Ultimately those are the matches that are going to give him the spotlight. I know the work he puts in will give it to him.'
In fighting back from a set down against an inspired opponent playing before an adoring home crowd on Court 1, de Minaur feels he's turned a
