Unheralded Aussie Adam Walton achieved a significant milestone by reaching the second round of the French Open for the first time after a thrilling five-set victory over German qualifier Maximilian Marterer, finishing 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 2-6 6-2. This match, lasting three hours and 37 minutes, not only marked Walton’s first singles win at Roland Garros but also set him up for a second-round matchup against No. 17 seed Andrey Rublev. Meanwhile, fellow Australian Olivia Gadecki lost to second seed Coco Gauff, who humorously noted she had forgotten her racquets before the match.
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A tall story about grass trees
The Kingia australis grass tree, which grows extremely slowly at about 1.5cm per year, can reach heights of up to 8m and is distinct from the more common Xanthorrhoea grass trees in Western Australia. Known as Balga in the Noongar language, these iconic plants are resilient, thriving in poor soils and adapted to survive wildfires, with their living growth point protected underground. Want More Context? 🔎
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