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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.

Aussie qualifer completes rare grand slam feat

Storm Hunter has achieved a rare feat by becoming the only active Australian tennis player to progress in all four Grand Slam tournaments as a qualifier. Hunter will make her debut in the US Open, which begins on Monday, after a year-long absence due to an Achilles tendon injury. Hunter is among six Australians competing on Monday, with a notable first-round match against French Open and Wimbledon semifinalist Marta Kostyuk.

Despite the challenges, Hunter expressed her excitement, emphasizing her determination to give it her best shot.

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