Sit in close proximity to a tennis court when Alex de Minaur is in full swing, and you’ll be greeted with the sound of his bustling feet, which tell the story of his unmatched speed and agility. As he darts around the court at the US Open, his shoes squeak and squeal, the intensity of the noise reflecting the pace of the rally.
De Minaur once again left a mark on the court as he thoroughly outplayed Nicolas Jarry, the 23rd seed, in their third-round match on Saturday. The contrast between the volume of his performance on the court and his quiet yet impactful demeanor off the court is striking. De Minaur, who is vying for a spot in his second US Open quarterfinal, shared with The Guardian that becoming a leader in Australian tennis at such a young age was something he needed time to adjust to.
His teammate, Thanasi Kokkinakis, noted that de Minaur would rather engage in light conversation with friends in a corner than be the center of attention. Kokkinakis described him as someone who lets his actions speak for themselves. De Minaur expressed the importance of earning respect and maintaining a respectful image. He believes that actions carry more weight than words.
De Minaur’s excellence on the court has not gone unnoticed by his fellow Australians, who view him as an example to follow. Rinky Hijikata, another Australian player, has been making waves at the US Open, and Kokkinakis believes that de Minaur’s leadership and example have played a significant role in motivating other top Australian players to perform at their best.
De Minaur takes great joy in seeing his compatriots thrive, especially Hijikata’s recent success. He takes pride in being part of a group of talented Australian players who are pushing themselves to reach new heights.
With a strong season on the ATP Tour and his recent performances at the US Open, de Minaur has climbed to a career-high ranking of No. 12. He is within reach of becoming the first Australian since Lleyton Hewitt to break into the top 10 and is also a contender for a spot in the ATP Tour finals in Turin. He has been in exceptional form in New York, displaying dominance in his matches. Despite a slight lapse in the opening round, he quickly rebounded and delivered a commanding performance against Jarry.
De Minaur achieved a significant breakthrough last year when he defeated Daniil Medvedev for the first time. Since then, he has shown that he can compete with top-10 ranked players. The challenge now is to maintain this level of play over five sets in grand slams and continue to prove himself against the best in the game.
If de Minaur faces Medvedev on Monday, his compatriots will undoubtedly be cheering him on as he strives to take another step forward in his career.
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