Playing with a confidence and maturity that belies his years, Australian Alex de Minaur continued his assault at the Sydney International on Thursday night. Under the guidance of Lleyton Hewitt, who, 20 years ago captured his first ATP World Tour crown as a 16-year-old in Adelaide, World No. 167 de Minaur put Spain’s Feliciano Lopez, a player twice the teenager’s age, to the sword 6-4, 6-4 in 86 minutes. “It was lots of fun,” said de Minaur, smiling. “I reckon it's probably my latest night I played, and it was great to play in front of such an energetic crowd – especially to play on your home court, it meant a lot for me to get that win.” The 18-year-old...
One of the stories of the Australian summer is continuing this week at the Sydney International. Alex de Minaur, the 18-year-old Aussie who reached the semi-finals of the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp last week (l. to Harrison), collected another win on Tuesday at the Sydney International. [ALSO LIKE] The #NextGenATP Aussie, who's from Sydney, saved six of seven break points and knocked out Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 6-2 in 76 minutes. De Minaur, who is receiving guidance from Lleyton Hewitt, will next meet seventh seed Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina. “It's definitely helping me out every day I'm out here on court and competing,” said de Minaur. “It's a huge boost in confidence, playing against high-level opponents...
“That was incredible!” “Thanks, Lleyton.” On Wednesday night, Alex de Minaur earned his most important victory as a professional so far by defeating Milos Raonic, 6-4, 6-4, in the second round of Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. In the tunnel between the changing rooms and the court, de Minaur was congratulated by Australian legend Lleyton Hewitt, who plays an advisory role in steering de Minaur through the early stages of his career. By defeating Raonic, the 2016 champion in Brisbane and this year's fourth seed, de Minaur earned a spot in the quarter-finals and improved on his previous best showing (Round of 32 in 2017). This year, de Minaur is clearly in a different position. “I've improved a lot of...
Australian 18-year-old Alex De Minaur tells what happened in the hectic hours after his stunning upset of Milos Raonic at the Brisbane International. Footage courtesy Tennis Australia. Watch more videos at www.BrisbaneTennis.com.au
Watch highlights as Aussie Alex de Minaur faces Milos Raonic at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. Video courtesy Tennis Australia. Visit www.BrisbaneTennis.com.au for more video. Playback not available in Australia. Photo: Peter Staples/ATP World Tour
