Alex de Minaur's Strong Comeback at the Australian Open 2025
The Australian Open 2025 is heating up, and Alex de Minaur is once again proving why he’s one of the most relentless competitors on the ATP tour. After a tense battle against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo, de Minaur emerged victorious with a 5-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3 win, booking his spot in the fourth round of the tournament for the fourth consecutive year. This victory, however, wasn’t without its challenges, especially after losing the first set and facing an intense medical delay due to a spectator’s health issue.
The match started on a nerve-wracking note for the Aussie, as he faced a dangerous opponent in Cerundolo. The Argentine’s powerful forehand had been the talk of the tournament, even drawing comparisons to Pete Sampras. De Minaur struggled in the first set, losing 7-5, but the match was far from over.
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Things took a dramatic turn when the match was temporarily halted as a spectator experienced a medical emergency. This break gave de Minaur a chance to regroup. He came back with renewed focus and composure, securing a crucial second-set tiebreaker. The turning point in this set came when de Minaur pulled off a stunning reflex volley off a net cord, which not only saved him from going two sets down but also shifted the momentum in his favor.
As the match progressed, de Minaur’s fitness, which had been questioned due to a hip injury last year, became a key factor. His opponent, Cerundolo, began to struggle physically as the intensity of the match wore on. With the Aussie’s relentless court coverage, it was clear that his legs were back to their best, something he celebrated with a jubilant slap to his thighs after a thrilling rally. “The legs are back!” he said in his post-match interview, acknowledging the struggles he faced last year but now feeling stronger and more confident.
De Minaur has often been described as one of the fittest players on tour, and against Cerundolo, that physicality was on full display. While his serve wasn't at its best, he managed to outlast the Argentine with his superior movement and determination. His victory sets up an intriguing fourth-round match against rising star Alex Michelsen, who has made waves by upsetting top-seeded players.
Despite de Minaur’s occasional struggle with his serve, including nine double faults, his mental toughness and physical resilience saw him through. He’s now looking ahead, determined to reach the quarter-finals at his home Grand Slam, which would be a career milestone. As he said, “By no means was it pretty, but I found a way to get through.”
The victory also holds significance for de Minaur's ranking. With a potential career-high ranking up for grabs, he’s eyeing a spot in the top five if he can continue this impressive run. For now, though, his focus is firmly on the upcoming battle with Michelsen, who will undoubtedly present a tough challenge. But if de Minaur’s performance against Cerundolo is anything to go by, he is ready to keep pushing the limits and take his game to the next level. The Australian Open 2025 is shaping up to be a breakthrough tournament for de Minaur, and fans are eagerly watching to see how far he can go.
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