Tennis sensation Alex de Minaur has showcased a stellar performance in the 2024 season, which has set the bar supremely high for the opponents ahead. He has won nine ATP singles titles till date, including the Mexican Open.
At the 2024 United Cup, he registered three consecutive wins against top-10 players, including Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. With the win, he made his debut in the top-10 ranking list and became the second Australian to enter the world's top 10 since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006. De Minaur emerged victorious at the 2024 Libema Open, defeating Sebastian Korda in the final. He finished quarterfinalist at the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters, losing to Novak Djokovic in the final.
Alex de Minaur also reached the final of the 2023 Toronto Open, which was his first Masters final, where Jannik Sinner beat him in straight sets. De Minaur's best Grand Slam performance came at the 2024 French Open, where he reached the quarterfinals. He is a baseline player who is known for his footwork and court coverage. He is called Speed Demon for his speed and agility on the court. The Australian is ranked No. 8 in the world as of November 2024.
Where Was Alex de Minaur Born?
Alex de Minaur was born in Sydney, Australian on February 17, 1999 to Anibal de Minaur and Esther de Minaur.
Alex de Minaur Nationality
Alex De Minaur is an Australian national. He was born in Sydney, Australia, but holds dual citizenship of both Australia and Spain. He proudly represents Australia in international tennis competitions and is widely recognized as one of the most promising talents on the ATP Tour. He spent his early years in Carss Park, a neighborhood in southern Sydney, before moving to Alicante, Spain with his family. In Alicante, he received a significant portion of his early education before returning to Australia at age 13.
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What Nationality Are Alex de Minaur's Parents?
Anibal de Minaur, Alex de Minaur's father, is originally from Uruguay while his mother, Esther de Minaur, has Spanish roots. Anibal de Minaur balances multiple enterprises in Australia and Spain while Esther de Minaur manages their household. The couple's lives intertwined in Sydney, Australia where Anibal owned an Italian restaurant on George Street and Esther worked as a waitress there.
Alex De Minaur has five siblings: two brothers named Dominic and Daniel and three sisters named Natalie, Cristina and Sara de Minaur. He holds both Australian and Spanish citizenship. De Minaur's early years were spent in the southern Sydney neighborhood of Carss Park. His family then moved to Alicante, Spain, before moving back to Australia when he was 13.
FAQs
A. Alex de Minuar is currently 25 years old, born on February 17, 1999.
A. Alex de Minaur stands 183 cm or 6 feets tall.
A. Alex de Minuar weighs 69 kgs or 152 pounds.
A. Alex de Minaur turned pro in 2015.
A. Alex de Minaur idolizes Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt.
