De Miñaur explains what the most important lesson is to learn to compete in a Grand Slam

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Alex de Miñaur continues to advance steadily at Wimbledon 2026. The Australian delivered one of his most convincing performances of the tournament by confidently defeating Adrian Mannarino with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, confirming the positive sensations he has been displaying on the London grass courts.

After the match, the Australian number one explained how he adjusted his serving strategy to overcome one of the best returners on the circuit. He reflected on the importance of the mental aspect in Grand Slams and shared an interesting theory on how the two weeks of competition in a major should be approached. Álex de Miñaur also discussed the Wimbledon 2026 draw following Ben Shelton's elimination and one of his great passions off the courts: watches and classic cars.

Alex de Miñaur explains the philosophy with which he faces Wimbledon

De Miñaur reveals how he transformed his serving to overcome Mannarino

The Australian admitted that his initial plan was not working against one of the best returners on the circuit and that he had to completely change his strategy during the match. "I am very pleased with the level I showed. I knew it was a very tough matchup, and I think I did exactly what I needed to pull it off. There were difficult moments, but my serve helped me a lot to get through them.

Adrian is one of the best returners on the circuit and puts a lot of pressure on all your service games. Initially, my idea was to hit a very high percentage of first serves, reducing some speed and aiming more towards his body.

But it wasn't working. I was missing a lot of first serves even without taking too many risks. Interestingly, when some crucial points came, I decided to hit with much more determination and increase the speed. I started serving above 200 kilometers per hour, earned free points, and began to gain a lot of confidence. In the end, I realized that instead of simply chasing the percentage, I needed to trust my serve and be more aggressive."

The Australian believes that tennis is no longer the problem: it all comes down to mental strength

After several inconsistent months, De Miñaur feels that his tennis is back to where he wants it, but he points to another aspect as the real challenge to return to competing for great results. "It was a very solid match. Against someone like Adrian, you never feel comfortable playing because we both make each other uncomfortable. There are many weird exchanges, very flat shots, the ball always stays low, and there was some wind as well.

I am proud of how I managed the tough moments. I know I still have room to play better, but I really like the mindset I have been approaching these last few days with. I am clear that if I want to have a chance to go far, that mental aspect has to match the tennis I am showing. The level of play is there. Now my mind also needs to step up when the crucial moments arrive."

De Miñaur explains the significant lesson he learned to compete in Grand Slams

The Australian offered a very interesting reflection on how his approach to the big tournaments has changed compared to the early years of his career. "At the beginning of my career, I was too demanding on myself. I wanted to start the Grand Slams playing my best tennis from day one, and that often ended up frustrating me when things didn't go as expected.

Over time, I learned that the first week is all about survival and progress. It doesn't matter if you play incredibly or poorly. It doesn't matter if you win beautifully or by struggling. The only thing that matters is to keep alive in the tournament.

When that first week ends, everything changes. It's almost like a reset. There you can switch gears and start thinking about going very far or even winning the tournament. They are two completely different mindsets. Firstly, you have to survive any situation that comes up, and then you can truly start to enjoy the tournament much more."

Álex doesn't want to look at the draw despite Ben Shelton's elimination

Asked about Ben Shelton's unexpected defeat, who was his potential quarterfinal opponent, De Miñaur made it clear that he is sticking to his philosophy. "Right now, I am only in the third round. Obviously, I want to go very far, but there are still many matches ahead.

I didn't even know who my next opponent would be until after my match ended. If I play against Kamil Majchrzak, I will try to take revenge because he beat me recently and is playing with a lot of confidence. If I face Svajda, it will be our first encounter. This sport constantly proves that anything can happen. Surprises are common. The ranking means absolutely nothing when a match starts. Both players start from scratch."

Alex de Miñaur continues to convey excellent sensations at Wimbledon, both for his level of play and the maturity with which he approaches each match. The Australian believes he has found the balance between tennis and mental strength, a combination he considers essential to aspire, once and for all, to make a great run at the All England Club.

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