Alex de Minaur facts for kids
De Minaur in 2024
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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
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| Residence | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Alicante, Valencia, Spain New Providence, Bahamas |
| Born | 17 February 1999 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Turned pro | 2015 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Adolfo Gutierrez Peter Luczak |
| Prize money | US $ 18,129,527 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 279–168 |
| Career titles | 9 |
| Highest ranking | No. 6 (15 July 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 12 (14 July 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2025) |
| French Open | QF (2024) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2024) |
| US Open | QF (2020, 2024) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 36–58 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 58 (12 October 2020) |
| Current ranking | No. 333 (14 July 2025) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2017, 2021) |
| French Open | 2R (2020, 2021) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2021) |
| US Open | 2R (2019) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2024) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2023) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (2022, 2023) Record: 15–8 (65.22%) |
Alex de Minaur Román (born on February 17, 1999) is an Australian professional tennis player. He reached his highest singles ranking of No. 6 in the world on July 15, 2024. He has won nine singles titles and one doubles title on the ATP Tour. Alex has also made it to the quarterfinals of five major tournaments, known as Grand Slams.
Alex's Early Life and Junior Tennis Career
Alex de Minaur was born in Sydney, Australia. His father, Anibal, is from Uruguay, and his mother, Esther, is from Spain. Alex has two brothers and three sisters.
His nickname is "The Demon" because of how his last name sounds. He often signs the camera lens with a demon logo after winning matches.
Alex has citizenship in both Australia and Spain. He speaks English and Spanish fluently, and also some French. He lived in Sydney for his first five years, then moved to Alicante, Spain. He returned to Australia at age 13 because of money problems in Spain. Even though he lived mostly in Spain, Alex always felt a strong connection to Australia.
Alex started playing tennis at age three in Sydney. He has been coached by Adolfo Gutierrez since he was nine. Alex was a very good junior player, reaching a ranking of No. 2. He won the 2016 Australian Open boys' doubles title with Blake Ellis. Famous tennis player Lleyton Hewitt has also been a mentor to him.
Alex's Professional Tennis Journey
Starting His Pro Career (2015–2017)
Alex de Minaur began his professional tennis career in July 2015. He played his first ATP Tour main draw match at the Brisbane International in 2017. The next week, he got his first win on the Tour at the Sydney International.
He made his Grand Slam debut at the 2017 Australian Open, winning his first match there. He also played in the 2017 French Open and 2017 US Open for the first time. By the end of 2017, his singles ranking was No. 208.
Breaking Through (2018)
In 2018, Alex had a great start to the year. He reached the semifinals at the Brisbane International. He then made it to his first ATP Tour final at the Sydney International. He became the youngest player since Rafael Nadal in 2005 to reach two ATP Tour semifinals in a row.
He won his first Challenger-level title at the Nottingham Open. At Wimbledon, he reached the third round for the first time in a major. Later that year, he played in his first ATP 500 final in Washington. He entered the top 50 rankings for the first time. Alex also reached the third round of the US Open. He finished the year as the runner-up at the 2018 Next Generation ATP Finals.
Winning Titles and Top 20 (2019)
Alex started 2019 by winning his first career ATP title at the Sydney International. He was seeded for a Grand Slam for the first time at the 2019 Australian Open, reaching the third round.
He won his second ATP title in Atlanta, not facing a single break point in the entire tournament. At the US Open, he beat a top 10 player for the first time and reached the fourth round. In September, he won his third ATP title at the Zhuhai Championships. He reached another ATP 500 final at the Swiss Indoors, which helped him reach a career-high ranking of World No. 18. He also made it to the final of the 2019 Next Generation ATP Finals for the second year in a row.
Grand Slam Quarterfinal and Doubles Title (2020)
In 2020, Alex played for Australia at the first ATP Cup. He had big wins against Alexander Zverev and Denis Shapovalov. He reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the US Open.
He also won his first ATP doubles title at the Cincinnati Masters with his partner Pablo Carreño Busta. He ended the year ranked No. 23.
More Titles and Top 15 (2021)
Alex won his fourth ATP singles title at the Antalya Open in January 2021. He reached the third round of the Australian Open.
He had a strong grass-court season, reaching the semifinals at the Queen's Club. He then won his fifth career title at the Eastbourne International. This success helped him reach a new career-high singles ranking of No. 15. Unfortunately, he had to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19.
Another Title and Top 25 (2022)
In 2022, Alex started by beating a top 10 player, Matteo Berrettini, at the ATP Cup. He reached the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.
He helped Australia win their Davis Cup tie against Hungary. He also reached the semifinals of the Barcelona Open. Alex won his sixth ATP title at the 2022 Atlanta Open. He achieved his 150th career win at the 2022 Stockholm Open. He also beat world No. 3 Daniil Medvedev at the 2022 Rolex Paris Masters, his biggest win yet. He finished 2022 ranked No. 24.
ATP 500 Title and Masters Final (2023)
Alex started 2023 by beating world No. 2 Rafael Nadal at the United Cup, which was his biggest career win at the time. He reached the fourth round of the Australian Open.
In March, Alex won his seventh ATP title and first ATP 500 title at the Mexican Open. This brought him back into the top 20 rankings. On grass, he reached the final of the Queen's Club Championships.
He made it to the final of the 2023 Los Cabos Open. At the Canadian Open, he reached his first ever Masters 1000 final, beating two top ten players in a row. He also reached the fourth round of the US Open. He rose to a career-high ranking of world No. 11.
Big Wins and Top 10 Debut (2024)
In 2024, Alex had an amazing start at the 2024 United Cup. He beat world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, his first win against a world No. 1 player. He also beat world No. 7 Alexander Zverev. These wins helped him become the first Australian man to enter the world's top 10 since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006.
He reached the final of the Rotterdam Open, which pushed him to a new career-high ranking of world No. 9. Alex successfully defended his title at the Mexican Open, becoming the first player to do so since 2012.
At the French Open, he reached the quarterfinals for the first time, becoming the first Australian man to do so since 2004. He won his ninth ATP Tour singles title at the Rosmalen Open, reaching a career high of world No. 7. He also made it to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon and the US Open. Alex made his debut at the ATP Finals in Turin, a big achievement for the top players.
Recent Matches (2025)
Alex started 2025 at the United Cup, winning both his matches. He continued his strong performance at the Australian Open, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time. At the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, he reached the round of 16.
Alex's Playing Style
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Alex de Minaur is known for his incredible speed and quickness on the court. This is why he's sometimes called "Speed Demon."
He can chase down almost any ball and hit amazing shots even when he's playing defensively. His footwork and ability to cover the court are considered among the best in tennis. He has a strong fighting spirit and a "never give up" attitude, which has made him very popular with fans.
Alex often plays from the baseline, meaning he stays near the back of the court. He likes to retrieve balls and build up points slowly. However, he can also suddenly hit the ball very hard to surprise his opponents. His forehand shot is stronger when he's attacking.
His serve is sometimes seen as a weaker part of his game compared to other top players. However, he has been working to improve all parts of his game.
Representing Australia
ATP Cup
Alex first played for Australia in the ATP Cup in January 2020. He helped Australia win matches against strong teams. In 2022, he beat world No. 7 Matteo Berrettini in the ATP Cup.
Davis Cup
In February 2018, Alex made his Davis Cup debut for Australia when he was just 18 years old. He played a very close match against world No. 5 Alexander Zverev. He has continued to be a key player for Australia in the Davis Cup, helping them reach the finals in 2022 and 2023.
Olympics
Alex was chosen to play for Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, he had to pull out because he tested positive for Covid-19.
United Cup
Alex played for Australia in the first United Cup in December 2022. He had a huge win against world No. 2 Rafael Nadal, which was his biggest career win at that time. In 2024, Alex and Team Australia did very well, reaching the semifinals. Alex had three big wins against top 10 players, including world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
Alex's Personal Life
Since March 2020, Alex de Minaur has been in a relationship with British tennis player Katie Boulter. They announced their engagement on December 23, 2024.
Alex's Career Statistics
Grand Slam Performance
This table shows Alex's results up to the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.
| Tournament | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | SR | W–L | Win % |
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| Australian Open | Q1 | 2R | 1R | 3R | A | 3R | 4R | 4R | 4R | QF | 0 / 8 | 18–8 | 69% |
| French Open | A | 1R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 2R | QF | 2R | 0 / 9 | 8–9 | 47% |
| Wimbledon | A | Q2 | 3R | 2R | NH | 1R | 4R | 2R | QF | 4R | 0 / 7 | 13–6 | 68% |
| US Open | A | 1R | 3R | 4R | QF | 1R | 3R | 4R | QF | 0 / 8 | 18–8 | 69% | |
| Win–loss | 0–0 | 1–3 | 4–4 | 7–4 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 8–4 | 8–4 | 14–3 | 8–3 | 0 / 32 | 57–31 | 65% |
ATP 1000 Tournament Finals
Singles: 1 (1 Runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2023 | Canadian Open | Hard |  Jannik Sinner |
4–6, 1–6 |
Doubles: 1 (1 Title)
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Aug 2020 | Cincinnati Open, United States | ATP 1000 | Hard |  Pablo Carreño Busta |
 Jamie Murray Neal Skupski |
6–2, 7–5 |
See also
In Spanish: Álex de Miñaur para niños
