Australia’s tennis legacy is notable, having produced numerous world number one players in both men’s and women’s singles throughout the Open era. While the country has not seen a recent dominant star, Alex de Minaur is setting his sights on changing that. Currently ranked 13th in men’s tennis, the 26-year-old has won 30 out of 43 matches this year in various ATP events. He is gearing up to compete in the DC Open, where he will face Yunchaokete Bu from China.
In a recent interview with ATPTour.com, De Minaur expressed confidence in his abilities, suggesting he is playing some of the best tennis of his career. He emphasized the importance of translating his training efforts into significant competition results. “I’ve got the experience now. I’ve got the knowledge, the physicality side of things. Everything is just there for me to go out and perform,” he stated. He aims to break through barriers in the coming years, feeling poised for deeper tournament runs.
Reflecting on the year, he noted the challenging start that left him with zeros on his ranking due to missed events. Now, De Minaur is looking forward to the latter part of the season, hopeful about increasing his ranking as he faces less pressure to defend points. “I’m excited for the opportunity and hoping I can play good tennis and take care of my chances,” he remarked.
De Minaur also expressed fondness for Washington, where he’s enjoying exploring the city on scooters. He credited his girlfriend, Katie Boulter, for positively influencing his career, especially with both competing in the same events this week.
Returning to the court after a loss to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, De Minaur reflected on the match, acknowledging missed opportunities and identifying areas for improvement with his team. He has set a personal goal for 2025 to achieve 50 wins in a calendar year, marking a significant milestone in his career. “Twenty more wins? I think it’s doable,” he affirmed.
With determination and the right mindset, De Minaur is poised to make notable strides in his career, which could rejuvenate Australia’s tennis prowess in the upcoming years.