Who is Alex de Minaur?
Alex de Minaur is an Australian tennis player nicknamed Demon, known for his speed, fitness and fighting spirit. In 2024 he became the first Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt to break into the world's top ten.
De Minaur was born in Sydney in 1999 to a Uruguayan father and Spanish mother. He spent part of his childhood in Spain before returning to Australia.
He was mentored by Lleyton Hewitt, who saw similarities between de Minaur's fighting style and his own. De Minaur became one of Australia's leading players.
Rising to the top
He reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2020 US Open. In 2024, he reached the quarterfinals at the French Open and Wimbledon and broke into the world's top ten.
De Minaur has been a key member of Australia's Davis Cup team, helping the team reach the finals in 2022 and 2023.
He is known for his court coverage, quick reflexes and determination. De Minaur has won multiple ATP titles and is widely admired for his sportsmanship.
Did You Know?
De Minaur represented Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics.