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Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt chose to rest Alex de Minaur in the decisive mixed doubles match at the United Cup to prevent injury and maintain his health, despite De Minaur's strong singles performance. Hewitt emphasized the importance of player well-being and strategic planning in team competitions.
Alex de Minaur was eliminated in the US Open quarter-finals by Felix Auger-Aliassime, expressing frustration and disappointment over missing his first semi-final at a major, and highlighting his ongoing struggles with crucial moments in Grand Slam tournaments.
Tennis fans expressed frustration over a 4-hour men's quarterfinal match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex de Minaur at the US Open, which delayed the women's singles quarterfinal featuring Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova, leading to social media calls for banning the players involved due to the prolonged match duration.
Brad Gilbert observed Novak Djokovic do something unprecedented during his Wimbledon match against Alex de Minaur, notably a slow start and extensive use of slicing, but Djokovic managed to turn the match around, demonstrating resilience. Despite speculation about an injury, Djokovic clarified he was managing his breathing, not hurt. The article also highlights Djokovic's remarkable consistency in reaching Wimbledon quarter-finals and discusses emerging player Cobolli.
Alex de Minaur calls for shortening the ATP Tour schedule to prevent player burnout after his unexpected second-round exit at the French Open, citing a grueling calendar that affects players' mental and physical health, and reflecting on his own fatigue and recent performance struggles.
Alex de Minaur was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the French Open quarter-finals after failing to capitalize on a 4-0 lead in the second set tiebreaker. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva stunned World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997.
Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock loss to Nicolas Jarry in the semi-finals of the Argentina Open, while Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur advanced to the final in Rotterdam. Alcaraz, the World No.2, has been struggling since his Wimbledon win last year, while Sinner and de Minaur are set to face off in the Rotterdam final, with Sinner becoming the highest-ranked Italian male in tennis history.
Andrey Rublev staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open, denying the Australian No.1 a spot in his first quarterfinal. Despite trailing after the third set, Rublev stayed composed, eventually overpowering De Minaur to secure a spot in his 10th Grand Slam quarterfinal. Rublev will now aim to improve his 0-9 record in major quarterfinals as he faces the fast-improving Sinner.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Sebastian Korda to reach the Queen's Club final where he will face Alex De Minaur. If Alcaraz wins, he will reclaim the world No.1 ranking from Novak Djokovic and be seeded 1 at Wimbledon. De Minaur beat Holger Rune to reach the final and is aiming for his second career title on grass.