Aussie qualifer completes rare grand slam feat
Storm Hunter has become the only active Australian tennis player to enter all four grand slams as a qualifier.
Storm Hunter has achieved a rare grand slam feat by becoming the only active Australian tennis player to qualify for all four major tournaments, according to tennis officials. The 32-year-old will play her first US Open since 2023 when the New York grand slam commences on Monday. Six Australians are set to compete on Monday. Hunter's first-round opponent is Marta Kostyuk, a semifinalist at the French Open and Wimbledon.
Hunter overcame challenges earlier in her career, including a year-long absence due to an Achilles tendon rupture, and missed considerable singles match play. She expressed her excitement about the milestone, stating, "It's amazing to be back in the main draw of a slam, and I'm going to enjoy it and give it a good crack."
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