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Alex de Minaur eases into Australian Open second round with routine win over lucky loser

A dominant Alex de Minaur sailed through the first round of the Australian Open with a professional dismantling of American Mackenzie McDonald

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

Alex de Minaur beats Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets: Australian Open first round – as it happened

Alex de Minaur cruised into the second round of the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

'Need to be selfish': de Minaur's Australian Open vow

Home hope and world No.6 Alex de Minaur is putting on his game face in pursuit of a first-time semi-final showing at the Australian Open.

AAP · Jan 18

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Easier start for Alex de Minaur as Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open

World No 6 will instead face unseeded Mackenzie McDonald on Monday with four Australians in first-round action on day one at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18

Berrettini withdraws from AO clash with de Minaur

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has ruled himself out of the Australian Open, in a massive boost for former first-round opponent Alex de Minaur.

AAP · Jan 16

Alex de Minaur out to break new ground as next generation boost Australia hopes

World No 6 aims to progress past quarter-finals at a grand slam, while Maya Joint is Australia’s first seeded woman at Melbourne Park since 2022

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16

De Minaur preparing for first-round Open fight

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini presents a difficult first-round match-up for Australian star Alex de Minaur at his home grand slam.

AAP · Jan 16

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De Minaur outclassed by Alcaraz in final Open prep

Top local hope Alex de Minaur has been outclassed by Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in his final preparation for the Australian Open.

AAP · Jan 15

Home hope Alex de Minaur handed no favours with tough Australian Open draw

Alex de Minaur has been given a devilish Australian Open draw and will face former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in the first round

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15

Australian Open draw hands de Minaur a devilish path

Alex de Minaur will have no time to ease his way into the Australian Open draw after being pitted against ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in round one.

AAP · Jan 15

'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed

World No.6 Alex de Minaur and teenage sensation Maya Joint have officially been named as home singles seeds for the Australian Open starting on Sunday.

AAP · Jan 14

'Consumed me': why de Minaur is relaxed ahead of Open

World No.6 Alex de Minaur has never been ranked higher entering a grand slam and has rarely been more relaxed either ahead of his 10th Australian Open tilt.

AAP · Jan 10

Australia to face Poland in United Cup quarter-finals

Australia have been handed a tough path to United Cup silverware, set to face 2025 runners-up Poland in the last eight for a crack at titleholders America.

AAP · Jan 7

De Minaur reveals reasoning for 'brutal' Davis Cup call

Australia's soon-to-be world No.5 Alex de Minaur has detailed the reasons behind the toughest decision of his professional tennis career.

AAP · Jan 6

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AAP · Jan 6

De Minaur dazzles as Australia reach Cup quarter-finals

Twin wins from world No.6 Alex de Minaur have dragged Australia off the canvas and into the United Cup quarter-finals with a do-or-die victory over Czechia.

AAP · Jan 3

'Not part of my DNA': Demon undaunted by Ruud defeat

While admitting he made uncharacteristic mistakes in his defeat to Casper Ruud, world No.7 Alex de Minaur won't catastrophise ahead of the Australian Open.

AAP · Dec 31, 2025

Ash Barty's message to Aussie tennis stars this summer

Retired champion Ash Barty wants Australia's tennis stars to embrace the spotlight this month, when Alex de Minaur spearheads hopes of a local major winner.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

'Disruptor' Demon targets big guns

Alex de Minaur has Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in his sights as he seeks to end a 50-year wait for a local men's champion at the Australian Open.

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AAP · Dec 23, 2025

'I need to realise': Demon vows to be nicer to himself

Alex de Minaur has opened up on a topsy-turvy 2025, the mindset shift he will make at the Australian Open, and why Scottie Scheffler's wise words resonated.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

Alex de Minaur on his grand slam dream: ‘Some things may happen, some things may not’

The Australian is pragmatic about his chances of winning a major in the Alcaraz-Sinner era but knows he plays his best tennis when he doesn’t put pressure on himself

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level

There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Christmas comes early as dominant Demon cashes in

Ending his year with victory in an innovative Ultimate Tennis Showdown invitation event, Alex de Minaur has earned a huge early Christmas present in London.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025

'Incredible': Kyrgios hails tennis Demon's divine year

Nick Kyrgios is in awe of a tennis countryman who is set to claim a fourth Newcombe Medal on Monday night.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

De Minaur's path to Aus Open clear in United Cup draw

Australia have been grouped with Czech Republic and Norway in the United Cup, with Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint to be based in Sydney.

AAP · Nov 16, 2025

'I haven't hit my peak yet': no Turin shroud for Demon

Australian ace Alex de Minaur is encouraged by his breakthrough ATP Finals campaign -- and is determined not to revisit the "dark places" he sank into in Turin.

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