By the stats,de Minaur doesn’t stack up. But here’s why he can win the Australian Open

By the stats,de Minaur doesn’t stack up. But here’s why he can win the Australian Open

Alex de Minaur doesn’t have the booming serve or groundstrokes,but he’s perfectly prepared to go where he has never stepped before. All cards are on the table when you have an entire continent in your corner.

  • byCraig O'Shannessy

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Australian Open serves up a brand bonanza … for those willing to pay

Australian Open serves up a brand bonanza … for those willing to pay

From the front gates of Melbourne Park to the sunscreen sample you’re offered outside centre court,there’s a brand paying top dollar to get in front of your eyes.

  • byStephen Brook andCara Waters
‘Feels different this time’:De Minaur storms into fourth round as Hunter’s fairytale run ends

‘Feels different this time’:De Minaur storms into fourth round as Hunter’s fairytale run ends

Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt to reach at least the fourth round of the Australian Open in three consecutive years.

  • byMarc McGowan
In the box seat:The mystery supporters eyeing de Minaur’s every move tonight

In the box seat:The mystery supporters eyeing de Minaur’s every move tonight

His coach is known as “the Fonz”. Together they are nicknamed “the Spanglish team”. We take a peek inside Alex de Minaur’s player box.

  • byMarc McGowan
Second-round sellout all too familiar for Australian men,despite maximum effort

Second-round sellout all too familiar for Australian men,despite maximum effort

Australian men’s tennis,not for the first time,is leaving its demon to battle alone.

  • byChip Le Grand
As it happened Australian Open 2024:Djokovic fumes at fan comment in four-set win over Popyrin;Tsitsipas beats Thompson in four sets

As it happened Australian Open 2024:Djokovic fumes at fan comment in four-set win over Popyrin;Tsitsipas beats Thompson in four sets

Alex de Minaur,Storm Hunter and Chris O’Connell are in action on day four of the Australian Open as Jordan Thompson takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexei Popyrin faces Novak Djokovic.

  • byCaroline Schelle,Roy Ward andClaire Siracusa
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Less is more for de Minaur as Alex enjoys unencumbered start

Less is more for de Minaur as Alex enjoys unencumbered start

Alex de Minaur has spent less time on court than any other men’s player through to the third round.

  • byChip Le Grand
De Minaur demolition job takes local hope into third round

De Minaur demolition job takes local hope into third round

The Australian Open fortnight is unfolding wonderfully for Alex de Minaur.

  • byMarc McGowan
Australian Open day three as it happened:Tomljanovic wins in third set;Spanish ace Alcaraz eases through;Kokkinakis wins tense five-set battle

Australian Open day three as it happened:Tomljanovic wins in third set;Spanish ace Alcaraz eases through;Kokkinakis wins tense five-set battle

Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic is back at Melbourne Park,while Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz are also in action.

  • byCaroline Schelle andMarnie Vinall
Seeking ‘revenge’:de Minaur in second round and eyeing only one rival

Seeking ‘revenge’:de Minaur in second round and eyeing only one rival

It wasn’t how he wanted to advance,but Australian Alex de Minaur is through to the second round of the Australian Open after his dangerous opponent was dogged by injury.

  • byMarc McGowan
Return bout:De Minaur faces a powerful foe he’s felled before

Return bout:De Minaur faces a powerful foe he’s felled before

Alex de Minaur was a raw teenager when he first conquered Milos Raonic. Six years on from that confidence-boosting win,much has changed for the Australian hope as he aims to topple the Canadian again.

  • byMarc McGowan