De Miñaur describes Washington's extreme conditions: "I can use five pairs of sneakers per match"

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Alex de Minaur faces a very special title defense at the ATP 500 Washington 2026. The Australian, the current champion of the tournament, has just married Katie Boulter and, after a brief honeymoon, he had to quickly switch focus. This Tuesday, he will debut against Stefanos Tsitsipas, in a match scheduled for midnight from Tuesday to Wednesday in Spain.

"It was an incredible time. It was everything we could have imagined," he declared about his wedding. "It was like our own movie. We were able to celebrate with family and friends and enjoy a short two-day honeymoon. Then, we flew to Washington to get back in shape and be tennis players again."

De Minaur warns of extreme conditions

The Australian knows perfectly well what awaits him in Washington. "This is one of the few weeks of the year when the heat and humidity conditions are so tough that I sweat a lot through my feet and need several pairs of shoes per match. Last year, I even used five in a single match. You have to try to adapt, and I will be prepared."

The demands will be maximum from the start. De Minaur begins the defense of the crown against a Tsitsipas who arrives strengthened by his recent title in Gstaad, setting up one of the most appealing matchups in the first round.

"As the season unfolds, we go back to work, right? We become tennis players again," explained De Minaur. "I don't think much has changed for me being married. I think everything remains the same. I am definitely very excited to start." From a whirlwind wedding and honeymoon to defending the title under the scorching Washington climate. De Minaur returns to the reality of the circuit in style.

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