Alex de Minaur backed by Pat Rafter to reach grand slam finals after reaching top 10
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur backed by Pat Rafter to reach grand slam finals after reaching top 10

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Australian tennis great Pat Rafter believes the hype for Alex de Minaur is real and that the top home hope can reach the Australian Open final. Key points: Alex de Minaur has reached just one major quarterfinal, at the 2020 US Open Former world number one Pat Rafter is expecting this year to be a turning point There are nine Australians in the ATP top 100 Excitement is growing as de Minaur enters the season-opening grand slam boasting United Cup wins over Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. For the first time in 18 years, Australia will have a player ranked inside the men's top 10, with Alex de Minaur tipped to be a threat at the season-opening major in Melbourne. De Minaur leads a pack of nine Australian men inside the world's top 100, a feat not matched since eight Aussies, including Rafter, finished 1998 inside the top 100.

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Alex de Minaur breezes into last 16 at Indian Wells with win over Hubert Hurkacz
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Alex de Minaur breezes into last 16 at Indian Wells with win over Hubert Hurkacz

ABC  

Australia's top-ranked tennis player, Alex de Minaur, has cruised into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. After a first-round bye and straight-sets victory over Belgian veteran David Goffin, de Minaur broke for the first time in the seventh game of the opening set, before taking it with his only set point. The nine-time tour winner …

Alex de Minaur loses to Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in Rotterdam Open final
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur loses to Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in Rotterdam Open final

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Top seed Carlos Alcaraz has claimed his first indoor title, beating Australia's Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the Rotterdam Open final. World number three Alcaraz broke De Minaur in the third game of the ATP 500 tournament showpiece clash, before losing serve himself as the opening set was levelled at 4-4. Third-seeded De Minaur powered to a 3-0 …

Alex de Minaur to face Carlos Alcaraz in Rotterdam Open final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur to face Carlos Alcaraz in Rotterdam Open final

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Alex de Minaur has advanced to the Rotterdam Open final for the second straight year, booking a meeting with top seed Carlos Alcaraz. World number eight de Minaur, who lost to Jannik Sinner in last year's final, completed a 6-1, 6-2 victory against Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci in just 67 minutes in the last four. De Minaur has only dropped …

Alex de Minaur advances to Rotterdam Open semifinals with straight-sets victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur advances to Rotterdam Open semifinals with straight-sets victory

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Alex de Minaur is a step closer to reaching the Rotterdam Open final following a comfortable straight-sets win over Daniel Altmaier. Third seed de Minaur defeated German "lucky loser" Altmaier 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the semifinals where he will face Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci. "He's having his breakout tournament," de Minaur said of Bellucci. Should de Minaur triumph in …

Alex de Minaur faces a harsh reality after another Jannik Sinner beatdown at the Australian Open
2 months ago

Alex de Minaur faces a harsh reality after another Jannik Sinner beatdown at the Australian Open

ABC  

It was a night that promised to be so different for Alex de Minaur and thousands of Australian fans packed into Rod Laver Arena. De Minaur's exit sours best-ever Australian Open campaign Photo shows Alex de Minaur looks confused on court at the Australian Open. Alex de Minaur's promising Australian Open campaign was cut short at the quarterfinal stage by …

Alex de Minaur reaches maiden Australian Open quarterfinal with some of his career best tennis
2 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur reaches maiden Australian Open quarterfinal with some of his career best tennis

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Alex de Minaur could not help but feel the weight of the moment as he took in the 15,000-strong crowd all on their feet cheering his first home grand slam quarterfinal berth. In defeating rising American star Alex Michelsen in straight sets 6-0, 7-6, 6-3, de Minaur has become the first Australian male to make the quarterfinals of the Australian …

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur downs Michelsen to keep home hopes alive
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: De Minaur downs Michelsen to keep home hopes alive

The Hindu  

Alex De Minaur kept the home flag flying at the Australian Open as he beat rising American Alex Michelsen 6-0, 7-6, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time on Monday. Eighth seed De Minaur threatened to run away with the night match on Rod Laver Arena after winning the opening eight games but was then made to scrap …

Australian Open: Mother in tears as Alex de Minaur reaches quarters for 1st time
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Mother in tears as Alex de Minaur reaches quarters for 1st time

India Today  

Alex de Minaur's mother, Esther, was shedding tears of joy after the tennis star reached the quarterfinal of the Australian Open for the first time on Monday. With this win, de Minaur became the first Australian to reach the men's singles last eight stage of the Australian Open since Nick Kyrgios in 2015. A win that meant more ðŸë¶ðŸ‡æ🇺 The …

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Gael Monfils rolls back the years to stun Taylor Fritz at Australian Open

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Alex de Minaur defeats Francisco Cerúndolo to reach Australian Open fourth round
2 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur defeats Francisco Cerúndolo to reach Australian Open fourth round

ABC  

It was a frank admission, but one that perfectly sums up Alex de Minaur's fighting spirit. "I'd rather win ugly any day over losing pretty," the Australian Open eighth seed reflected following his four-set victory over Francisco Cerúndolo in the third round. "I reckon this is probably the first match that I've played here in Australia where I've felt, like …

Alex de Minaur already reaping the rewards from intense off-season program after perfect start to Australian Open
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur already reaping the rewards from intense off-season program after perfect start to Australian Open

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Twelve months after being bagelled in the final set of his Australian Open campaign, you could have forgiven Alex de Minaur for having some jitters. However, up against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp on Rod Laver Arena to kick off this year's campaign, de Minaur looked every bit the player who is ready to do some serious winning. De Minaur …

Australian Open 2025: Rublev, Sakkari crash out; Jabeur, Medvedev march ahead
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Rublev, Sakkari crash out; Jabeur, Medvedev march ahead

India Today  

The third day of the Australian Open delivered a spectacular series of matches that captivated fans. Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev and Greece's Maria Sakkari suffered shock first-round exits, while Ons Jabeur, Daniil Medvedev, and Alex de Minaur advanced on Tuesday. Elsewhere, there were wins for 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, ninth seed Daria Kasatkina, and former men's world …

Alex de Minaur faces difficult Australian Open draw, Emerson Jones to face former Wimbledon champ
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur faces difficult Australian Open draw, Emerson Jones to face former Wimbledon champ

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Alex de Minaur is embracing the pressure and expectations after copping a devilish draw for the Australian Open in Melbourne. De Minaur will launch his Open campaign against big-hitting Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, with former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas lurking as potentially the great home hope's first big threat. De Minaur's first projected seeded opponent is Argentina's world number 31 …

Alex de Minaur in stunning form as he faces 'tough situation' with fiancee Katie Boulter
3 months ago

Alex de Minaur in stunning form as he faces 'tough situation' with fiancee Katie Boulter

Daily Mail  

Alex de Minaur is confident his injury woes are behind him, feeling he is in the best shape he has ever been ahead of the Australian Open. The world No.9 recaptured his fluid best at the first United Cup round in Sydney, putting on a commanding performance to beat Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry 6-1 6-4 at Ken Rosewall Arena. Alex de …

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur secures ATP Finals spot after Novak Djokovic withdraws

ABC  

After 10 long months, slogging through 20 tournaments in 10 different countries, battling against a debilitating injury while winning 47 of 63 hard-fought matches, Alex de Minaur has at last got his just desserts. The Australian number one finally got the good news when Novak Djokovic's announcement that he was withdrawing from next week's showpiece ensured de Minaur and his …

Australians Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson bow out of Paris Masters final eight
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australians Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson bow out of Paris Masters final eight

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Alex de Minaur's bid to win the Paris Masters is over, his hopes shattered in another physically gruelling battle with tough young Dane Holger Rune. Just as his hopes up the road at Roland Garros in the French Open had been ended at the quarterfinal stage earlier in the year, de Minaur again bowed out in the last eight in …

Alexei Popyrin beats Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur takes another step toward ATP Finals at Paris Masters
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Alexei Popyrin beats Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur takes another step toward ATP Finals at Paris Masters

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Australia's Alexei Popyrin has recovered after a foul-mouthed outburst to score a victory over Daniil Medvedev, while compatriot Alex de Minaur also advanced at the Paris Masters. De Minaur was cheered on by and later reunited with young superfan Paul, who was a regular fixture on court during the 25-year-old's run to the quarterfinals at the French Open earlier this …

Alex de Minaur returns from injury to win first match of European Open
5 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur returns from injury to win first match of European Open

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Australian men's tennis number one Alex de Minaur could make a late push for a maiden appearance at next month's ATP Finals after a victory at the European Open in Antwerp. Playing in his first match since the US Open quarterfinals, de Minaur showed his trademark fight to rally to a 2-6 6-4 6-2 win over Roberto Carballes Baena to …

Alex de Minaur makes stunning admission after crashing out of US Open in quarter finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur makes stunning admission after crashing out of US Open in quarter finals

Daily Mail  

Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur may have left fans wanting after crashing out in the quarter finals of the US Open, but he has now revealed how close he came to pulling out of the tournament before it even started. Injury once again cruelly curtailed de Minaur's grand slam dreams in a 6-3 7-5 6-2 quarter-final loss to inspired …

Olympic Games: Major blow for Alex de Minaur as Katie Boulter's tennis star boyfriend is forced to pull out of men's competition in Paris
8 months ago

Olympic Games: Major blow for Alex de Minaur as Katie Boulter's tennis star boyfriend is forced to pull out of men's competition in Paris

Daily Mail  

Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from his Olympic singles first round clash with German Jan-Lennard Struff, opting to focus on doubles as he manages his hip injury. But the world No.6, who is dating Britain's Katie Boulter, made it to Paris, desperate to play having been heartbreakingly forced out of the Tokyo Games at the last minute in 2021 after …

Alex de Minaur withdraws from Wimbledon prior to quarter-final against Novak Djokovic
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur withdraws from Wimbledon prior to quarter-final against Novak Djokovic

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Novak Djokovic reaches a record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured Alex de Minaur withdraws
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic reaches a record 13th Wimbledon semifinal after injured Alex de Minaur withdraws

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic's smooth trip through the Wimbledon bracket got even easier on Wednesday, when he moved into his record-tying 13th semifinal at the tournament via a walkover because his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, pulled out with a hip injury. Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles tennis match on the eighth day …

Novak Djokovic reaches a record 13th Wimbledon semifinal when an injured Alex de Minaur withdraws
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic reaches a record 13th Wimbledon semifinal when an injured Alex de Minaur withdraws

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Alex de Minaur beats Jaume Munar to reach Wimbledon third round as Daria Saville bows out
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur beats Jaume Munar to reach Wimbledon third round as Daria Saville bows out

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Australia's Alex de Minaur has taken down Jaume Munar for the second time in a major this year to reach the third round of Wimbledon, while Daria Saville lost a thrilling and heartbreaking match to 18th seed Marta Kostyuk. Just as he did in the second round at Roland Garros, de Minaur easily handled Munar, who was once a junior …

Alex de Minaur suffers pre-Wimbledon shock with first-round loss at Queen's
9 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur suffers pre-Wimbledon shock with first-round loss at Queen's

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In short: Alex de Minaur has suffered a shock loss in his first round match at Queen's. Alex de Minaur has suffered a shock loss in his first round match at Queen's. Less than 48 hours after celebrating an impressive tournament win in the Netherlands, Alex de Minaur has had to rewrite his plans for Wimbledon after suffering an upset …

Alex de Minaur wins Libema Open at Rosmalen in the Netherlands to add second 2024 title
9 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur wins Libema Open at Rosmalen in the Netherlands to add second 2024 title

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In short: Alex de Minaur defeated Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-4 to win the Libema Open in the Netherlands. Alex de Minaur defeated Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-4 to win the Libema Open in the Netherlands. Alex de Minaur has added a second title to his stellar 2024 season when the top-seeded Australian dispatched Sebastian Korda 6-2, 6-4 to triumph at the …

De Minaur is a firm clay court believer after reaching the French Open quarterfinals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

De Minaur is a firm clay court believer after reaching the French Open quarterfinals

Associated Press  

PARIS — The terrible weather at the French Open produced a surprisingly positive outcome for Alex de Minaur. De Minaur reached the quarterfinals in Paris for the first time on Monday after beating former U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. “Looks like I’ve converted myself into a clay specialist,” de Minaur said, laughing. De Minaur reached the …

Why an Aussie tennis great believes Alex de Minaur can go deep at the French Open - 'his mindset is as good as anybody'
10 months ago

Why an Aussie tennis great believes Alex de Minaur can go deep at the French Open - 'his mindset is as good as anybody'

Daily Mail  

Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge believes Alex de Minaur can make his way deep into the second week of the French Open, which starts in Paris on Sunday night AEST. Seeded 11th, de Minaur, 25, has never progressed beyond the second round at Roland Garros - but will fancy his chances against American teenager Alex Michelsen in the first round. …

Alex de Minaur beats Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach Italian Open last 16
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex de Minaur beats Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach Italian Open last 16

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In short: Alex de Minaur is into the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters, marking another impressive performance on his least favourite surface. De Minaur beat Felix Auger-Aliassime, which is only the second time in 13 attempts that the Australian has managed to beat a top-20 player on clay. The Australian number one demonstrated his growing confidence on the surface, which …

Australian Open: Alex de Minaur’s defeat means bleak Aussie run continues at home slam
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open: Alex de Minaur’s defeat means bleak Aussie run continues at home slam

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Carlos Alcaraz tips Alex de Minaur to make an impression at Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz tips Alex de Minaur to make an impression at Australian Open

ABC  

Reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has tipped Alex de Minaur to make a deep run at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday. Alcaraz said he expected de Minaur — who plays world number three Milos Raonic in the first round at Melbourne Park — to figure prominently in the Australian Open's second week. Aussie star Alex …

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Dogged Alex de Minaur Leads Local Charge

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While injured Nick Kyrgios will be a vocal presence on the sidelines of the Australian Open, it will be the home nation’s quiet achiever Alex de Minaur carrying the main weight of fans’ expectations on court. Now, with Kyrgios restricted to TV duties and an ambassadorial role while his body recovers, De Minaur heads to Melbourne Park as Australia’s number …

Alex de Minaur beats Carlos Alcaraz in another pre-Australian Open confidence boost
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur beats Carlos Alcaraz in another pre-Australian Open confidence boost

ABC  

Alex de Minaur is urging home fans to "bring the noise" after adding Spanish wunderkind Carlos Alcaraz to his growing list of prized pre-Australian Open scalps. Key points: Alex de Minaur beat Carlos Alcaraz, for the first time, in a charity match at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena De Minaur has now notched nine wins over top-10 rivals in the past …

Alex de Minaur downs Alexander Zverev but Australia loses to Germany in United Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur downs Alexander Zverev but Australia loses to Germany in United Cup

ABC  

Australia's United Cup campaign has ended, despite Alex de Minaur's heroics, with defeats in the women's singles and mixed doubles seeing Germany advance to the final against Poland with a 2-1 victory. Key points: De Minaur defeated Zverev 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 But Australia lost the women's singles and mixed doubles rubbers Germany will play Poland in the final De Minaur's …

Alex de Minaur goes from embarrassment to ecstasy after defeating Novak Djokovic at United Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur goes from embarrassment to ecstasy after defeating Novak Djokovic at United Cup

ABC  

Alex de Minaur says he is oozing confidence after his win over world number one Novak Djokovic, but is refusing to get carried away with the victory. Key points: De Minaur triumphed 6-4, 6-4 over Djokovic It was the Australian's first win over the world number one The result came 12 months after Djokovic thrashed de Minaur at the Australian …

United Cup 2024: De Minaur shocks Djokovic, gives Australia lead in quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

United Cup 2024: De Minaur shocks Djokovic, gives Australia lead in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic crashed to his first defeat of the season with a stunning 6-4, 6-4 loss to Alex de Minaur who gave Australia a 1-0 lead over Serbia in its United Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday. Australian Open champion Djokovic dropped serve yet again to hand De Minaur a 4-3 advantage in the second set and saved three match points later, …

United Cup: Novak Djokovic's 43-match winning streak snapped by Australia's Alex de Minaur
1 year, 2 months ago

United Cup: Novak Djokovic's 43-match winning streak snapped by Australia's Alex de Minaur

India Today  

24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic’s 43-match winning streak was brought to an end by Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals of the United Cup. In a match that lasted for a duration of 94 minutes, De Minaur executed a spectacular performance, winning 33 out of 34 points behind first serves, thereby earning the biggest victory of his career. …

De Minaur rolls over Davidovich to reach Canadian Open final
1 year, 7 months ago

De Minaur rolls over Davidovich to reach Canadian Open final

The Hindu  

Australia’s Alex De Minaur overcame blustery conditions to secure a breakthrough 6-1, 6-3 victory over Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Canadian Open on Saturday to reach the first Masters 1000 final of his career. De Minaur, fresh off an upset over second seed Daniil Medvedev, delivered a simple gameplan in rather tricky conditions while Davidovich Fokina struggled to find …

Alex de Minaur beats 2nd-seeded Daniil Medvedev to reach Toronto semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

Alex de Minaur beats 2nd-seeded Daniil Medvedev to reach Toronto semifinals

Hindustan Times  

Alex de Minaur beat second-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 7-5 on Friday to reach the National Bank Open semifinals. Alex de Minaur, of Australia, hits a return on his way to defeating Daniil Medvedev “I had to play some of my best tennis today,” said De Minaur, from Australia. De Minaur will face Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a battle of …

Alex De Minaur reaches Queen's Club final in London, beating Holger Rune to set up decider against Carlos Alcaraz
1 year, 9 months ago

Alex De Minaur reaches Queen's Club final in London, beating Holger Rune to set up decider against Carlos Alcaraz

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has made another striking step towards Wimbledon by becoming the first Australian in 17 years to make the singles final at the esteemed Queen's Club Championship. Queen's Club Semi-finals Alex de Minaur def Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6 Carlos Alcaraz def Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-4 The national men's number one earned one of the best wins of his …

Alex de Minaur Eases Past Holger Rune to Reach Queen's Club Championships Final
1 year, 9 months ago

Alex de Minaur Eases Past Holger Rune to Reach Queen's Club Championships Final

News 18  

Australia’s Alex de Minaur reached the final of the Queen’s Club Championships with a 6-3 7-6 defeat of Danish second seed Holger Rune on Saturday. The 20-year-old Rune had not dropped a set on the way to the semi-finals but found the livewire De Minaur a step too far as he fell short of his first final on grass. De …

Alex De Minaur eases past Holger Rune to reach Queen’s final
1 year, 9 months ago

Alex De Minaur eases past Holger Rune to reach Queen’s final

The Hindu  

Australia’s Alex de Minaur reached the final of the Queen’s Club Championships with a 6-3 7-6 defeat of Danish second seed Holger Rune on Saturday. The 20-year-old Rune had not dropped a set on the way to the semi-finals but found the livewire De Minaur a step too far as he fell short of his first final on grass. RELATED …

Australian Open lookahead: Djokovic faces Paul in semifinals
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open lookahead: Djokovic faces Paul in semifinals

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — LOOKAHEAD TO FRIDAY It’s men’s semifinal day and of course Novak Djokovic is in the mix. Djokovic is seeking a 10th Australian Open title and 22nd Grand Slam trophy overall, which would tie him with Rafael Nadal for the men’s record. She made her Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open and won the mixed doubles title …

Australian Open day 10 – Novak Djokovic one step closer to 10th Melbourne title
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open day 10 – Novak Djokovic one step closer to 10th Melbourne title

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From Novak Djokovic to Nick Kyrgios: Five Men to Watch at Australian Open 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

From Novak Djokovic to Nick Kyrgios: Five Men to Watch at Australian Open 2023

News 18  

Nine-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic returns after being banned from last year’s Australian Open while Rafael Nadal is defending champion. Five men to watch when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday: Novak Djokovic The Serb is back at Melbourne Park for the first time since winning his ninth title in 2021 and says he “likes his …

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches
2 years, 2 months ago

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic own the two largest collections of Grand Slam trophies in the history of men’s tennis. Nadal, of course, is the defending champion at Melbourne Park — thanks to a comeback from two sets down in last year’s final, which he called “one of the most emotional victories of my tennis career” — …

Wimbledon 2022: Rock-solid De Minaur beats British wildcard Broady to reach last 16
2 years, 8 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: Rock-solid De Minaur beats British wildcard Broady to reach last 16

The Hindu  

Alex De Minaur proved rock solid as he ended British wildcard Liam Broady's Wimbledon run in the third round on Saturday, winning 6-3 6-4 7-5 to reach the last 16 for the first time. Broady, playing in the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time after knocking out seeded Argentine Diego Schwartzman in five sets, threw everything …

Alex de Minaur out of Australian Open due to abdominal injury
5 years, 2 months ago

Alex de Minaur out of Australian Open due to abdominal injury

The Hindu  

A devastated Alex de Minaur withdrew from the Australian Open Thursday with an abdominal tear, describing it as "really serious". The world number 21 and Australia’s top player pulled out of the Adelaide International with the same problem and has not been able to recover for his home Grand Slam. Obviously it’s a week of the calendar that I really …

Roger Federer beats Alex de Minaur at Swiss Indoors in Basel
5 years, 5 months ago

Roger Federer beats Alex de Minaur at Swiss Indoors in Basel

The Hindu  

Roger Federer on Sunday moved to within six titles of Jimmy Connors’ Open era record of 109 singles titles with a 6-2, 6-2 win over 20-year-old Australian Alex de Minaur at the Swiss Indoors at Basel. Federer broke in the fourth game of the opening set to take a 3-1 lead against de Minaur, who was born a year after …

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