I had to really keep my level high to be able to win this match,” Popyrin said on court afterwards.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/nothing-s-hurting-why-aussie-ajla-is-smiling-on-the-climb-back-from-world-no-592-20231231-p5eudz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka knocked out the last remaining Australian in the ATP 250 event as he beat qualifier Alexei Popyrin 7-6(4) 6-7(8) 6-2 to set up a semi-final clash with Sebastian Korda, seeking a first win over the American.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/djokovic-outclasses-shapovalov-adelaide-set-medvedev-semi-final-3188046?cid=cna_flip_070214

Mochizuki's run in Tokyo also included wins over 31st-ranked Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina in the first round and 41st-ranked Alexei Popyrin of Australia in the quarterfinals.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/21/tennis/shintaro-mochizuki-japan-open-run-ends/

Popyrin was a junior star who has experienced a rocky road on the senior circuit.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/kokkinakis-delivers-in-adelaide-again-to-be-second-aussie-to-advance-20230102-p5c9yc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed