Alex de Minaur has lost to Great Britain’s Jack Draper in straight sets at the US Open, in an uncharacteristic performance from the Australian. De Minaur, who was looking to make it past the quarterfinal stage at a grand slam for the first time in his career, went down 6-3, 7-5, 6-2. The Australian had...
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De Minaur through to US Open quarterfinals after defeating fellow Australian Thompson
Alex de Minaur has denied great mate Jordan Thompson in a titanic all-Australian fourth-round US Open showdown to notch yet another milestone in his stellar grand slam season. De Minaur put friendship to the side to end Thompson’s spirited campaign with a hard-earned 6-0, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory to become the first Australian since Lleyton...
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‘We’ve grown up together’: De Minaur and Thompson reminisce about their brotherly bond ahead of US Open clash
They admit it’s like big brother versus little brother as Jordan Thompson takes on Alex de Minaur in a high-stakes all-Australian fourth-round US Open showdown in New York on Tuesday. Having grown up together in Sydney, de Minaur says he’s forever indebted to Thompson for taking him under his wing when the pair first met...
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Thompson stuns seventh-seed to advance in US Open as Australian men record a 27-year first
Alex de Minaur and Jordan Thompson have risen to the occasion to help continue Australia’s best start to a US Open in almost 30 years. Thompson claimed the biggest scalp of the tournament yet, sending world No.7 Hubert Hurkacz packing with a rollicking 7-6 (7-2), 6-1, 7-5 victory to open day four at Flushing Meadows....
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De Minaur out of men’s tennis singles at Paris Games due to Wimbledon hip injury
Olympics essentials Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from his Olympic singles first round clash with German Jan-Lennard Struff, opting to focus on doubles as he manages his hip injury. The Australian number one suffered the injury at Wimbledon, tearing his hip cartilage in the dying moments of his round-of-16 win over Arthur Fils. ABC Sport...
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Aussie in brutal Novak Djokovic development as Alex de Minaur kicks off Olympics campaign
All nine Aussie tennis stars competing at the Paris Olympics will take to the iconic Roland Garros clay courts for the first time this weekend, many of which are drawn against formidable opponents. Tennis action will get underway on Saturday night, with Aussie Matt Ebden drawing the task of trying to knock out Serb ace...
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Five quick hits: Ash Barty returns to Wimbledon on sad day for Aussie tilt as Alex de Minaur’s Olympic dreams look shot
Alex de Minaur’s withdrawal from Wimbledon left Australian fans shattered but Ash Barty is convinced brighter days are ahead for her compatriot, even if he is forced to miss the Paris Olympics. Here are the main talking points from day 10 at Wimbledon. 1. Barty offers advice to de Minaur Ash Barty is confident de...
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‘Honorary Brit’ Alex de Minaur set for ultimate challenge against Wimbledon heel Novak Djokovic
Facing Novak Djokovic in a grand slam is the greatest test in tennis. Perhaps nowhere is that more true than at Wimbledon where he has played in the last five finals, winning four of them in a row. But the 24-time grand slam champion is still waiting for his first title of the year —...
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De Minaur to spearhead Aussie Olympic tennis team on clay
The Roland Garros clay will hold no fears for Alex de Minaur when he makes a swift Paris return as Australia’s Olympic tennis spearhead. Paris Olympics Australian tennis team Alex de Minaur* (Men’s singles, doubles) Matthew Ebden* (Doubles) John Peers (Doubles) Ellen Perez (Doubles) Alexei Popyrin* (Doubles) Daria Saville (Doubles) Rinky Hijikata* (Men’s singles) Chris...
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‘There’s not really a limit for Alex’: Tennis great says de Minaur is primed to claim grand slam glory
In short: Tennis great Mats Wilander says Alex de Minaur has the adaptability to go all the way at a grand slam. The Swedish legend won seven major singles titles and said he can see some of himself in the rising Australian. What’s next? De Minaur will play German world No.4 Alexander Zverev at 4.15am (AEST)...
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With his French super fan by his side, Alex de Minaur is winning hearts and minds in Paris
In short: Alex de Minaur defeated Daniil Medvedev after inviting a young French fan to sit courtside throughout the match. The Australian said the youngster had inspired him with his vocal support in his tough match two days before against Jan-Lennard Struff. What’s next? De Minaur has invited the kid to his quarterfinal match, against world...
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‘He gave me life’: De Minaur hugs kid in the crowd who stuck with him through French Open marathon
In short: Alex de Minaur saw off big hitting German Jan-Lennard Struff with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 victory. De Minaur becomes the first male Australian player to reach the French Open last 16 since Lleyton Hewitt. What’s next? The Australian will next face Russian star Daniil Medvedev. Alex de Minaur had just one destination immediately...
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