January 18, 2026 11:38 AM
Australia’s great hope Alex de Minaur balances ‘noise’ and perks at home Slam
Alex de Minaur knows there is no hiding at the Australian Open, especially as the home nation’s biggest hope of ending a 50-year drought for a men's champion. The sixth seed has grown accustomed to the attention that comes with playing in Melbourne, while finding the buzz a double-edged sword as he tries to balance expectations, obligations and his own competitive needs. “There's definitely a lot more off-court activities, off-court noise, stuff that you've got to deal with and handle that...