Alex de Minaur will have the chance for revenge against his US Open conqueror in a blockbuster Sydney clash against a Great Britain side featuring his partner,Katie Boulter.
Charismatic and insightful and vulnerable as the Australian is,these qualities do not offset the abusive and misogynistic behaviour he has once again demonstrated.
Australian Maya Joint has been forced to forfeit a large chunk of her US Open prizemoney due to college laws in the United States.
The world No.1,who had a potential drugs ban hanging over his head for six months,dedicated his US Open victory to an ailing relative.
Nick Kyrgios is still not back playing tennis competitively,but he is back demeaning women – and continuing his crusade against world No.1 Jannik Sinner.
Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell outclassed German 10th seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz on Saturday to become the first all-Australian pairing to reign in New York since Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge in 1996.
The hip injury that ruined Alex de Minaur’s career-best Wimbledon run came back to haunt him in New York as impressive Brit Jack Draper ended his title chances. And now he’s in doubt for next week’s Davis Cup finals.
Alex de Minaur is ultra-consistent but Thursday morning’s match against big-serving Brit Jack Draper is the best chance he’s had to take his game - and his career - to a whole new level.
Australian Alex de Minaur is through to the US Open quarter-finals after beating countryman Jordan Thompson if four sets on Tuesday morning.
Alex de Minaur is the first Australian since Lleyton Hewitt two decades ago to reach three grand slam quarter-finals in a row in the same year after outlasting countryman Jordan Thompson at the US Open.
The rising Australian talent had his chances but failed to capitalise as American showman Frances Tiafoe stormed to victory,backed by parochial support in the stands.