AO 2024 men’s draw: Five key takeaways
Novak Djokovic’s path to an 11th AO title has Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as roadblocks, while Alex de Minaur has his best chance yet to banish his home fourth-round hoodoo.
11 January 2024
Age
25 years
Born
Sydney, Australia
Height
183cm (6 ft )
Weight
69kg (152 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 62%Turned Pro2015Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$15,303,985 USDCoachAdolfo GutierrezSingles Titles9Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss249-153-
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De Minaur: "I love proving people wrong"
Alex de Minaur is savouring every step of the ride in uncharted territory following three top-10 victories on the trot heading into Australian Open 2024.
11 January 2024
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Report: Devastating Djokovic marches past De Minaur
Nine-time Melbourne Park winner Novak Djokovic clicks into gear as the second week starts, making short work of Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets on Monday night.
23 January 2023
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Men's Day 8 preview: Djokovic looks to deny De Minaur
Novak Djokovic has looked vulnerable at AO 2023, but he's "still here"; on Monday, Alex de Minaur will look to make his maiden meeting with the nine-time Melbourne champ a memorable one.
22 January 2023
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De Minaur on song to sweep swiftly to second round
Australian 22nd seed takes a tick over two hours to advance to round two, ousting qualifier Yu Hsiou Hsu for the loss of just seven games.
17 January 2023
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What we learned: Six takeaways from AO 2022
Two weeks of showstopping tennis at Melbourne Park told us plenty about the present of the men's and women's game, but gave us an insight into what might unfold for the reminder of the calendar year too.
31 January 2022
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Match of the Day: Sinner's brutal striking denies De Minaur
The Italian had never lost to the Aussie, and the domination continued on Rod Laver Arena as the 20-year-old brought out his full armoury.
24 January 2022
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Day 8 preview: Devil in the detail for Demon, Sinner
A Next Gen clash between Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur headlines Monday at AO 2022, while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have one final hurdle to negotiate for a quarterfinal matchup.
23 January 2022
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Men's wrap: Next Gen make all the right moves
In moving through to the round of 16 on Saturday, a host of rising men's stars indicated they were ready right now to make their mark in the first major of 2022.
22 January 2022
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Five matches to watch on Day 2
Vulnerable seeds, a returning great in top form and local hopefuls take centre stage in the pick of Tuesday's singles action at Melbourne Park.
17 January 2022
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De Minaur ramps up as Stosur winds down
AO 2022 is a chance for the leading Australian male to rebuild after a compromised year, and a chance for a popular major winner to have one final singles tilt at her home Slam.
16 January 2022
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Form guide: Players to watch at Wimbledon
A short grass-court season has nevertheless been instructive, with several players showing impressive form on the lawns ahead of next week’s Wimbledon championships.
27 June 2021
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De Minaur determined to make up for lost time
The Australian No.1 sparkled on court to book his third-round spot, eager to “make 2021 everything 2020 wasn't.”
13 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 6 of AO 2021
Feisty Italian faces the Demon, Barty needing a lift and Czech mates prepare to fight for a fourth-round spot.
13 February 2021
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Aussie wrap: Popyrin comes back from the brink to oust Goffin
A dogged Alexei Popyrin was one of a host of local victors on Tuesday, while two crowd favourites had their first home major wins in six long years.
9 February 2021