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Tennis star Alex de Minaur defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open by 6-1, 7-5, and 6-4 and made it to the second round of the showpiece event on January 14. The 25-year-old showcased his beast form in the first set, but Botic gave him a tight fight in the second game to make it to the next set of the game. However, the hometown hero kept his calm and defeated the opponent in the third set and successfully made it to the next round of the marquee event.
De Minaur d. van de Zandschulp 6-1 7-5 6-4
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 14, 2025
Alex gets his 3rd win of the year
This is his first time arriving at the Australian Open as a top 10 player
Coming off a career best season in 2024
Demon’s bringing a different aura this year
✅3-0 in 2025
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De Minaur had the stunning 2024 year and hopes to repeat the same wins this year as well. The star player talked about the importance of being injury-free, which helped him play flawlessly in the ATP tournaments.
Alex de Minaur spoke highly about the aura of playing the game in front of his home crowd and how fans always cherish him when he steps on the court, especially on his home turf. The Sydney-born star aims to maintain this sublime form heading into the second round of the 2025 Australian Open.
Alex de Minaur spoke about his engagement to Katie Boulter after his win at Australian Open
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 14, 2025
“2024 was a special year. It ended in the best possible way. I’m very happy that happened. But saying that… she’s playing right now. So I better get out there and watch” 😂 pic.twitter.com/O29qqxovd7
I get to come back home and play in front of amazing fans. Alex de Minaur
“So much of last year I knew deep down that I wasn’t 100% but trying to convince myself that that was the case. But I can finally say that I’m feeling 100% and the injury is something from the past. I’ve always associated playing in Australia as exciting and fun. It’s become something natural in my mind that whenever I get on the flight here to Australia, I’m just genuinely excited because I get to come back home and play in front of amazing fans,” De Minaur told the Guardian Australia at Melbourne Park.