From De Miñaur and the keys to defeating the best: "The important thing is to look for the right moment"

Carlos Navarro | 16 Jan 2026 | 02.21

Alex de Minaur Opened Up About His Weapons and Beating the Best.

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Alex de Miñaur once again feels the pressure and expectations of playing at home. It will be his tenth Australian Open, a whole decade in which he has tried to improve as a player, incorporating new weapons into his arsenal. Where is the key step to defeat the best? Choosing at the right moment, as he confessed to the press, is the priority: "I have always had all those shots, but it's about learning to use them at the right moment. I have always had variety, I don't mind coming to the net, I feel confident there. Depending on the matches or opponents, I have not always executed the right plays. The important thing is to show my most creative version at the right times; that's when I usually display my best tennis. By continuing to add those elements in terms of variety, I will become a better player and give myself more opportunities to defeat the best."

The Australian also had the opportunity to talk about his first match, a tough test in his debut against Matteo Berrettini. "I knew that in the draw there would be many non-seeded players who would be very tough. It's going to be a battle, but I'm eager. It means I will have to play at my best level from the first point. We have had great matches in the past: I will be ready." It won't be an easy task, but Alex is prepared for the battle.

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