Alex de Minaur Leads Australian Charge at U.S. Open

Alex de Minaur has advanced to the U.S. Open round of 16, overcoming prior injury issues. He is the first Australian man in two decades to reach the fourth round in all four Grand Slams in one year. He is joined by compatriots Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson.

Alex de Minaur continues to boost Australian hopes at the U.S. Open, advancing to the round of 16 despite early tournament injury concerns. His victory over Briton Dan Evans in the third round underscores his resilience.

De Minaur's performance marks him as the first Australian male in two decades to reach the fourth round at all four Grand Slam events within a single year. With successful runs at the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon, his consistency is noteworthy. Fellow Australians Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson add to the strong national showing; Popyrin securing a sensational win over defending champion Novak Djokovic.

Post-match, de Minaur highlighted the significance of his recovery and adaptability on court, especially given the hip injury that had plagued him. He praised Aussie tennis for its strong performance, signaling high expectations for his upcoming battle against Thompson.

(With inputs from agencies.)