A thrilling match earlier tonight saw Alex de Minaur triumph over American Alex Michelsen with a dominant 6-0, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 victory, securing his first-ever quarter-final berth at the Australian Open.
The win marked a significant milestone in his career, and the emotional reactions from his family made the moment even more special.
Emotional Reactions from Family
De Minaur’s family was visibly moved by his performance.
His mother, Esther, sat nervously in the press box, anxiously watching her son’s tense moments, especially when he hit two errant shots and faced a breakpoint.
However, he quickly composed himself and took the match to deuce in the final game of the third set, securing his victory in front of 14,820 cheering fans.
Esther, overwhelmed with emotion, was seen wiping away tears and standing up to embrace Katie Boulter, De Minaur’s fiancée.
The pair shared a heartfelt moment as the crowd erupted in support of the Australian home favourite.
The Road Ahead
De Minaur, who has lost just one set in this tournament, will face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals.
It’s shaping up to be an exciting match, and De Minaur is focused on continuing his impressive form.
Reflecting on his performance, he noted the significance of making it this far at his home slam.
“Finally breaking through the barrier and reaching the quarter-finals feels incredible,” De Minaur said.
“This is a milestone moment, and it feels like the Australian Open was the slam that kept slipping away from me.
To reach this stage after eight main draw appearances is a huge achievement.”
Personal Milestones and Growth
De Minaur’s journey to this point hasn’t been easy, but his dedication is paying off.
He acknowledged the hard work that has gone into his consistency, stating, “It’s been a long process.
But now, having four consecutive quarter-finals at slams feels great. It’s proof that the work I’ve put in is paying off.”
Looking ahead to his upcoming match with Sinner, De Minaur remains optimistic, despite a challenging head-to-head record against the world No. 1.
“Anything can happen in tennis,” he said.
“I’m excited to play without the pressure of being the favourite. It’s going to be a battle from start to finish, and I’m ready for it.”
A New Chapter in His Career
The 25-year-old’s impressive form has led to comparisons with Australia’s past greats.
If De Minaur can progress further, he will be one step closer to making history as the first home-grown Australian to win the men’s singles title at the Australian Open in nearly half a century.
Looking back on his journey, De Minaur’s reflection on his struggles in major tournaments shows his growth both as a player and a person.
“For too long, I felt like I wasn’t performing on the big stages,” he shared.
“But now, I’m showing I can consistently compete at the top level.”
With the quarter-finals just around the corner, De Minaur is determined to give it his all.
“The next match is going to be a real test, but I’m up for the challenge,” he said, excited for what’s to come in his quest for an elusive Grand Slam victory.
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