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Ian Chadband

Popyrin following the Demon trail to Wimbledon glory

Alexei Popyrin, who lost to Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena in January, seeks Wimbledon revenge. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Alexei Popyrin can hardly believe a supposed once-in-a-lifetime chance has actually come around twice, as he aims to follow his old Sydney contemporary Alex de Minaur on the road to Wimbledon glory.

The only two Australians left in the singles draws were both due to embark on third-round ties on Saturday, with the tantalising prospect of meeting each other in the quarter-final down the line.

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