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

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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 12 months World number two Alcaraz was playing his first match of the summer A near-capacity crowd almost raised the roof at Rod Laver Arena while celebrating de Minaur's electrifying exhibition win over the world number two and reigning Wimbledon champion on Wednesday night. While de Minaur won't receive any rankings points for the 6-4, 5-7 victory in a thrilling match tiebreaker, Australia's great Open hope will have gained immeasurable confidence after taking down another of tennis's true giants. My level is in a good spot coming into Melbourne," de Minaur said after following up victories last week over 10-time Melbourne Park champion Novak Djokovic and world number six Alexander Zverev with a first-time defeat of Alcaraz, the Open's second seed.

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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

ABC  

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 …

Alcaraz muscles past De Minaur to clinch Rotterdam Open 2025 title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Alcaraz muscles past De Minaur to clinch Rotterdam Open 2025 title

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first indoor title Sunday, overpowering a spirited effort by Australia’s Alex de Minaur to win the Rotterdam Open 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. Alcaraz was first to seize the initiative, breaking De Minaur’s serve in the third game, helped by a double-fault and some ferocious groundstrokes. An ill-judged drop shot at 0-30 down in the next game put …

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

ABC  

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 …

Carlos Alcaraz battles through in first match since Australian Open
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz battles through in first match since Australian Open

The Hindu  

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz battled through against local hero Botic van de Zandschulp at the Rotterdam Open on Tuesday, his first match since quarter-final heartbreak at the Australian Open. Van de Zandschulp stunned Alcaraz with a straight-sets win at last year’s US Open and the higher-ranked man initially struggled to find his range on the slow Rotterdam indoor surface. …

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 …

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev frustrated at feather call, what time Alex de Minaur plays Jannik Sinner
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev frustrated at feather call, what time Alex de Minaur plays Jannik Sinner

ABC  

A falling feather leads to a fuming German, a teenager makes an instant impact, and it is double delight for Aussie doubles. In the latest of a long line of bizarre moments at the Australian Open, Alexander Zverev erupted at the umpire over a feather during his quarterfinal clash against Tommy Paul. Umpire Nacho Forcadell called a let and ordered …

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 …

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 …

After viral exchange, Carlos Alcaraz brings young fan to Australian Open press conference
2 months, 1 week ago

After viral exchange, Carlos Alcaraz brings young fan to Australian Open press conference

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz made headlines for a heartwarming moment at the Australian Open when he invited a young fan, John, to join him at his post-match press conference. After his third-round victory, the 21-year-old tennis star shared an inspiring exchange with the boy, saying, "I wish to see you playing on this beautiful court one day." With every venomous serve, delicate …

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

ABC  

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 …

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

ABC  

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 …

Gracious in defeat, Carlos Alcaraz congratulates Alex de Minaur on engagement
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gracious in defeat, Carlos Alcaraz congratulates Alex de Minaur on engagement

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz did not have a great day on the court in an exhibition match before the Australian Open 2025 at Melbourne Park. One of the favourites to lift the men’s singles title, Alcaraz showed his cheerful nature after the match and congratulated Alex de Minaur on his recent engagement. Last month, de Minaur got engaged to World No.24 Katie …

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 edges towards ATP Finals with win at Vienna Open despite 'no big expectations'
5 months ago

Alex de Minaur edges towards ATP Finals with win at Vienna Open despite 'no big expectations'

ABC  

Alex de Minaur has enjoyed a good day in his battle to reach the ATP Finals for the first time, but Australia's main man remains adamant he has "no big expectations" of making it to the end-of-season tennis showpiece. De Minaur, who is himself still not 100 per cent after the hip injury that marred his season at Wimbledon and …

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

ABC  

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 …

Carlos Alcaraz smashes racket in Cincinnati Gael Monfils defeat
7 months, 1 week ago

Carlos Alcaraz smashes racket in Cincinnati Gael Monfils defeat

New York Times  

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open preparations took a hit on Friday as he was beaten in the Cincinnati second round by Gael Monfils. Alcaraz smashed his racket in frustration after Monfils held to go 3-1 up in the deciding set, with the Spaniard squandering four break points in total in the set. GO DEEPER How to smash a tennis racket: Style, …

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz puts on a show to beat Daniil Medvedev on Centre Court... and he is now one game away from defending his Wimbledon crown
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz puts on a show to beat Daniil Medvedev on Centre Court... and he is now one game away from defending his Wimbledon crown

Daily Mail  

On a day when ears were peeled for boos on Centre Court, no one predicted it would be Carlos Alcaraz to trigger the wrath of the crowd. Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in Sunday's men's singles final after a dominant performance Daniil Medvedev took the first set but faltered against Wimbledon's defending champion The camps are following each-other's progress closely; …

Alex De Minaur's French Open dream is over after crushing loss - but Aussie gave the tournament one of its most heartwarming moments
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex De Minaur's French Open dream is over after crushing loss - but Aussie gave the tournament one of its most heartwarming moments

Daily Mail  

Alex De Minaur was proud of leaving his heart out on Court Philippe Chatrier but his hopes of reaching the French Open semi-final have been ground into the Roland Garros clay-court dust by relentless Olympic champion Alexander Zverev. The first Australian man into the quarter-finals since Lleyton Hewitt two decades ago, de Minaur's improbable adventure came to a halt as …

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

ABC  

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 …

Rafael Nadal bows out at Barcelona Open to Australian Alex de Minaur as fans farewell Spanish great
11 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal bows out at Barcelona Open to Australian Alex de Minaur as fans farewell Spanish great

ABC  

In short: Alex de Minaur became the first Australian to defeat Rafael Nadal on clay with a 7-5, 6-1 victory at the Barcelona Open. Alex de Minaur became the first Australian to defeat Rafael Nadal on clay with a 7-5, 6-1 victory at the Barcelona Open. Alex de Minaur is savouring a "once in a lifetime" triumph after beating the …

De Minaur sinks Ruud to retain Mexican Open crown
1 year ago

De Minaur sinks Ruud to retain Mexican Open crown

The Hindu  

Third seed Alex de Minaur successfully defended his Mexican Open crown on Saturday, romping to a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Casper Ruud in the Acapulco title clash. “It’s been an amazing week,” said De Minaur, who finished runner-up to Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in Rotterdam last month. RELATED | In-form Humbert eases past Bublik to capture Dubai title But …

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 …

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

ABC  

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 …

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 …

Carlos Alcaraz wants to use Novak Djokovic's 'strongest' gameplan in defending US Open crown, world No. 1 ranking
1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wants to use Novak Djokovic's 'strongest' gameplan in defending US Open crown, world No. 1 ranking

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Alcaraz is back at the same city where it all began. In September of 2022, the Spaniard solidified claims of the comparisons with the famed Big Three and having their champion qualities as he did not just clinch his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open, but also rose to the world No. Alcaraz heads to US Open …

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 …

Carlos Alcaraz defeats unseeded Sebastian Korda to face Alex de Minaur in Queen's Club final
1 year, 9 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz defeats unseeded Sebastian Korda to face Alex de Minaur in Queen's Club final

Hindustan Times  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz continued to thrive on London grasscourts in the build-up to Wimbledon when he beat unseeded American Sebastian Korda on Saturday to reach the Queen's Club final. The 20-year-old lost his opening set at Queen's earlier in the week but has since looked ominously good and proved too powerful for Korda, winning 6-3 6-4. In his first ATP …

Carlos Alcaraz through to Queen’s final as he finds his feet on grass
1 year, 9 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz through to Queen’s final as he finds his feet on grass

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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 …

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz through to fourth round in Miami
2 years ago

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz through to fourth round in Miami

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Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz to face Cameron Norrie in second straight final
2 years, 1 month ago

Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz to face Cameron Norrie in second straight final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off hard-hitting Nicolas Jarry 6-7, 7-5, 6-0 on Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Rio Open. Alcaraz lined up a title rematch with second-seeded Briton Cameron Norrie, who out-lasted Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-2, 3-6, 7-6. It will be the second meeting between Alcaraz and Norrie in as many tournaments, after the Spaniard’s narrow …

Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz drops set but recovers to beat Fabio Fognini
2 years, 1 month ago

Rio Open: Carlos Alcaraz drops set but recovers to beat Fabio Fognini

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was far from his best against veteran Fabio Fognini but managed to advance to the Rio Open quarterfinals. The US Open champion’s next opponent will be Serbian Dusan Lajovic, who beat his compatriot Laslo Djere 6-2, 6-4. Alcaraz took a 3-0 lead over Fognini in the first set, but a run of unforced errors allowed the …

Alcaraz wins at Rio Open, eyes race with Djokovic for No.1
2 years, 1 month ago

Alcaraz wins at Rio Open, eyes race with Djokovic for No.1

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the Rio Open on Wednesday, with his mind already set for a year-long contest with Novak Djokovic for the No. Alcaraz will next play Fabio Fognini, who beat Tomas Barrios Vera 6-2, 6-3 at the clay court tournament. The Spanish teenager was sidelined for four months with a leg muscle injury …

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking
2 years, 6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz wins US Open for 1st Slam title, top ranking

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Walking out for his first Grand Slam final at age 19, Carlos Alcaraz bumped fists with fans leaning over a railing along the path leading to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. It’s something I dreamed since I was a kid, since I started playing tennis,” said Alcaraz, whom folks of a certain age might still consider a …

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 …

Atlanta Open: 20-year-old Alex de Minaur belies age to clinch second ATP title and boost US Open hopes
5 years, 7 months ago

Atlanta Open: 20-year-old Alex de Minaur belies age to clinch second ATP title and boost US Open hopes

Firstpost  

With a breakout showing in 2018, Alex de Minaur has firmly continued to carve a name for himself in 2019. Say hello to my 'lil friend 💥💥 Wicked crosscourt blast from @alexdeminaur!#AtlantaOpen pic.twitter.com/zJrrzRWbxg — Tennis TV July 28, 2019 Fritz was no slouch during the match; the two had comfortable breaks of serve through the first set, with De Minaur …

Australian Open 2019: Alex De Minaur grinds through unexpected schedule, fatigue with maturity to enter third round
6 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2019: Alex De Minaur grinds through unexpected schedule, fatigue with maturity to enter third round

Firstpost  

On Wednesday, De Minaur took care of a lesser known Swiss. Two days later, on Wednesday, in full view of a packed Margaret Court Arena, he played a thrilling five-setter against Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen, and came up with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 4-6, 6-3 win. And on Wednesday, in front of a capacity crowd that included the Australia Davis Cup …

Alex de Minaur rapidly becoming face of next generation of tennis stars to emerge from Australia
6 years, 5 months ago

Alex de Minaur rapidly becoming face of next generation of tennis stars to emerge from Australia

Firstpost  

With Kyrgios famed as much for his tennis as his mental issues, Kokkinakis chugging along somehow and Bernard Tomic more active on social media than on the court, Alex de Minaur has quickly become the definitive face of young Australian tennis. Swedish former World No 1 Mats Wilander has said he thinks the young player has “more on-court intensity than …

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