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Australian Open: Chris O’Connell was in Centrelink line during COVID crisis, now he’s secured $150k pay day – PerthNow
Aussie rookie Chris O’Connell has cashed in at the Australian Open today, guaranteeing himself a minimum $150,000 pay day.
Aussie Chris OConnell has gone from the Centrelink queue to a $150,000 pay day after posting the biggest win of his career, powering into the Australian Open second round for the first time.
The 26-year-old wildcard entry upset heavy-hitting world No.37 Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 in front of a small group of proud family and friends on Tuesday.
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