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De Minaur Reigns: Newcombe Medalist & UTS Champion
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Alex de Minaur won the prestigious Newcombe Medal for his outstanding season.
- He also secured a $963,000 prize at a London exhibition event.
- De Minaur became the first Australian since Lleyton Hewitt at ATP Tour Finals.
Alex de Minaur has been honoured with the prestigious Newcombe Medal, recognizing his exceptional performance throughout the year. This award ceremony in Melbourne followed a lucrative exhibition win in London over the weekend, where he secured $963,000. De Minaur's consistent excellence, including a semi-final appearance at the ATP Tour Finals and quarterfinal showings at Grand Slams, made him the standout choice.
His remarkable consistency saw him retain a Top 10 ranking for the second consecutive year. De Minaur's ATP Tour Finals run marked a significant achievement, being the first Australian to reach that stage since Lleyton Hewitt. Despite falling short at Grand Slams, his overall season demonstrated significant career progression.
The event also celebrated rising stars and future talent, with Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton Hewitt, named junior male athlete of the year. De Minaur's recent earnings also place him as the highest-earning Australian man in prize money, surpassing Lleyton Hewitt.
