- Eighth seed beats Alex Michelsen 6-0, 7-6, 6-3
- First Australian man to reach quarters since 2015
Local fans have been given reason to dream of success this year at Melbourne Park after Alex de Minaur delivered a largely dominant victory over the American Alex Michelsen to reach the quarter-finals at the Australian Open for the first time.
The eighth seed was in eye-opening form early in the 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-3 result on Rod Laver Arena, issuing a warning to the rest of the draw – and especially his next opponent, the world No 1 Jannik Sinner – that he means business at his home grand slam.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/20/de-minaur-to-face-sinner-after-reaching-australian-open-tennis-last-eight-for-first-time
Author : Jack Snape at Melbourne Park
Publish date : 2025-01-20 13:25:14
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