Alex Michelsen, who will play Karen Khachanov on Saturday, Arthur Fils, who retired in the fourth set against Ugo Humbert on Friday night, Jakub Mensik, who ousted three-time grand slam finalist Casper Ruud, and China’s Juncheng Shang all earned direct entry into the 2025 AO courtesy of their ranking.

Alex de Minaur won his first round match in straight sets, then had time to support fiancee Katie Boulter as she fought through in three sets to progress into the second round of the Australian Open after all six other Aussies in action fell to defeat — as it happened.

Here’s the remarkable truth about Alex de Minaur. Apart from the remarkable ability to overachieve, he’s completely unremarkable. It’s remarkable. I’ve searched his closet and there’s not a single skeleton to be found.

Katie Boulter made a heart-warming request to the Australian Open staff during her fiance Alex de Minaur’s second-round match. Boulter and De Minaur have been labelled tennis’ power couple, with the pair having announced their engagement late last year.

It was the opening round of the 2017 Australian Open in de Minaur’s first main draw at his first major championship in his home country, when the then-17-year-old saved a match point in the fourth set before beating Gerald Melzer in five sets and almost four hours.

Alex de Minaur moved into the second round of the Australian Open after an eventful match that saw the star display his real character.

Here is everything you need to know about Alex De Minaur vs. Francisco Cerundolo, including TV and streaming options for the match.

Francisco Cerundolo (No. 31 ranking) will face Alex de Minaur (No. 8) in the Round of 32 of the Australian Open on Friday, January 17.Cerundolo moved on to the Round of 32 after his last match

Alex de Minaur has never beaten a seeded player at the Australian Open. To get into the fourth-round, the Aussie will need to defeat 31st seed Francisco Cerundolo on Saturday. De Minaur, the eighth seed,

Former grand slam champions clash in the first match on Rod Laver Arena, followed by Australian hopeful Alex de Minaur. Follow live.

Jelena Dokic pointed to the recent success of Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter on Thursday to slap down suggestions Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa have struggled on the court due to their relationship. However her comments came before Boulter suffered a shock 3-6 (3-7) 6-2 2-6 loss to Veronika Kudermetova to crash out of the tournament.