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Alex de Minaur Achieves Rare Tennis Milestone
10 Apr
Summary
- De Minaur is the only top 50 player with quarter-final appearances across all surfaces.
- He has reached the Monte-Carlo quarterfinals for three consecutive years.
- His 2023 Monte-Carlo run included a win over Daniil Medvedev and a double bagel.
Alex de Minaur has reached his best Masters 1000 performance this season, securing a quarterfinal spot in Monte-Carlo. This achievement marks him as the sole player within the top 50 ATP rankings to have reached at least the quarter-finals across hard court, grass, and clay surfaces in the current year. His consistent performance on clay is highlighted by his third consecutive appearance in the Monte-Carlo quarterfinals.
Last season, De Minaur had his strongest showing at the Monte-Carlo Masters, reaching the semifinals. His campaign included a straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev and a dominant performance against Grigor Dimitrov, where he won a set with a double bagel. However, his run concluded in the semifinals against Lorenzo Musetti.
De Minaur's recent success contrasts with earlier tournaments this season, where he experienced earlier exits at Indian Wells and the Miami Open. His strong start to 2024 also saw him achieve consecutive wins against top players like Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz at the United Cup, drawing comparisons to past Australian tennis greats.
