Alex de Miñaur delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Australian Open, showcasing his skills at the iconic Rod Laver Arena. The Australian, currently ranked sixth in the world, decisively defeated the erratic Alexander Bublik, who stands tenth in the rankings, with a score of 6-4, 6-1, 6-1, securing his place in the quarterfinals of this prestigious Grand Slam tournament.
From the very first point, De Miñaur displayed solid play, maintaining control over his serve and capitalizing on every opportunity to pressure his opponent. Bublik struggled to find his rhythm, committing a staggering 36 unforced errors that contributed to his loss in just an hour and a half of play. The match became more challenging for Bublik after a tightly-contested first set, which he lost after a break in the tenth game.
This victory extends De Miñaur’s head-to-head record against Bublik to 4-2, marking a significant achievement for the Australian. Bublik, a recent champion at the ATP 250 event in Hong Kong, had previously won their last two matchups at the 2025 Masters 1000 in Paris and the 2025 French Open, where he managed a comeback from two sets down. In contrast, De Miñaur’s victories over Bublik also include matches from Indian Wells 2024, Barcelona 2021, and the Antalya 2021 final.
At 26 years old, De Miñaur has now reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for a second consecutive year, aiming to advance further than he has in previous Grand Slam tournaments. He will be eager to overcome the quarterfinal hurdle, which has previously eluded him in major events, as he seeks to make his mark at this year’s competition and solidify his standing among the elite in men’s tennis.