Top Junior De Minaur Records Maiden Challenger Wins
After an outstanding junior career, Alex De Minaur is now taking his first steps towards recreating that same success in the pros. The 17-year-old from Australia came through qualifying at this week’s $50,000 ATP Challenger Tour event in Eckental, Germany, then won his first round over Frenchman Kenny De Schepper. With the victory, he became just the third player born in 1999 to win a main draw match at a Challenger. On Wednesday, De Minaur backed up that win by moving into the quarter-finals over Federico Gaio of Italy. The Aussie has also yet to drop a set after five matches in Eckental. “It’s been an unbelievable experience. It's my first time playing on carpet and I obviously really enjoy...