De Miñaur: "I already see myself capable of beating anyone on clay courts"

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What was once a desert journey has turned into a land of opportunities. Álex de Miñaur has given a lesson in hard work by showing willingness to step out of his comfort zone in order to reach his best level on clay courts as well. His game didn't seem suited for this surface, but in the mixed zone of the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, he revealed his secret to being a very competitive tennis player on clay.

Ranked in the top 10, at a crucial moment in his career where he seems able to establish himself in the elite, and aware that the toughest part comes now, after breaking molds last year. This is how Álex de Miñaur faces a few months of the season that until very recently were an unavoidable toll, even bothersome for him. Nevertheless, his work ethic has allowed him to now see this tour as a phase of the year conducive to achieving success. He expressed this in an interview with Puntodebreak during the Mutua Madrid Open 2025.

"I'm playing very well, becoming more consistent. For the past two years, I think I've understood what I needed to do to be competitive on clay, and I'm achieving it. The key has been working very hard in the gym to strengthen my lower body and move better on clay, as well as to increase the power of my shots. I put a lot of effort into that, and the truth is that my feelings now are getting better and better," explained the Australian.

A fierce competitor like him could not falter on a surface like clay. "Three years ago, this part of the season was difficult for me because I couldn't deliver my usual competitiveness. My goal was always to be solid on all surfaces and be able to compete at my highest level every week of the year. I'm close to my peak on clay, I believe, but right now I see myself ready to beat anyone on this surface," he stated, before being asked about his preference regarding the duration of Masters 1000.

- Why do the world's best prefer one-week Masters 1000 tournaments?

"Even though we don't play every day, this format of Masters 1000 requires us to be in competition mode for a long time. We have to follow our routines, be very mentally focused on tennis, and constantly think about what we need to give our best performance. Two consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments now keep you in that situation for a month, that's why I would prefer the format of Monte Carlo, for example. There's no need to rest between matches, and you know that the tournament is resolved in one week," said Álex de Miñaur, who will face Denis Shapovalov at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025.

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