Australian qualifier Jason Kubler is proving hard work pays off with a career-best run at Wimbledon.
London, Great Britain, 30 June 2022 | Darren Parkin
Jason Kubler is making up for lost time as he prepares for a big second-round clash at Wimbledon.
The 29-year-old from Queensland has travelled a long road to get there, but his dismissal of former world No.22 Dan Evans in straight sets in the first round suggests he’s got a bit more left to give.
After nearly a decade dealing with persistent and frustrating injuries, Kubler is contesting just his second Grand Slam main draw since 2019 – and his first at Wimbledon in four years.
Kubler has battled through multiple knee surgeries, and at one point was instructed by doctors not to play on hard courts again.
His horror injury run started as far back as 2011. Yet he persevered, winning his first Grand Slam main draw match at the US Open in 2018 – eight years after he first competed at that level.
That US Open campaign also ended with injury.
But Kubler is back again and in career-best form, securing his maiden main draw wins at Roland Garros and Wimbledon in recent weeks.
The world No.99 has a new coach, former Wimbledon doubles champion Stephen Huss.
Huss said recently that their focus had been on improving Kubler’s confidence and mental conditioning.
“The confidence starts with the extra work and professionalism he has been doing and showing,” Huss said.
“The French Open result, and subsequent results, reinforces that work and adds to his confidence.
“The goal is to continue his growth. Jason’s best tennis is still ahead of him and he is working towards that.”
Huss spoke about the need for Kubler to remain conscious of his body, especially given his history of injuries.
“His body and health need to be a priority,” Huss said. “He is making better decisions with his schedule and planning ahead.
“Success is impossible without health, so he is prioritising that. He is building a more resilient body and giving it a rest when it needs it, regardless of circumstance.”
One of the biggest wins of Jason Kubler’s career 🙌
The Aussie qualifier knocked out No.28 seed Dan Evans in first-round action at #Wimbledon today #GoAussieshttps://t.co/zVPOmv08qY
— TennisAustralia (@TennisAustralia) June 28, 2022
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