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RARE PHOTOS: De minaur not drawn into open opponents | Rare Historical Photos

Australian Alex de Minaur hits a forehand during his Kooyong Classic match against Andy Murray. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Facing a qualifier in the Australian Open first round suits Alex de Minaur, whose approach to tournaments is to not get caught up in his opponent or draw scenarios.

The 22nd seed suffered his first loss to British veteran Andy Murray in their Open warm-up at the Kooyong Classic on Thursday, going down 6-3 6-2.

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