Alex de Minaur is one of those tennis players who have a constant progression overshadowed by other big names who monopolize almost the entire media showcase. However, the Australian has achieved a creditable rise in the ranking and is knocking on the door of the top-10, where he hopes to land in 2024.
He began the 2023 season at number 24 in the ATP ranking and has finished it at number 12. Alex de Miñaur He is just two steps away from becoming a top-10 player and, although he knows the difficulty of that challenge, the Australian is betting all his cards on improving next year and joining this select club. “I think it’s no secret that I want to be with the best players in the world. Getting into the top 10 will obviously be one of my big goals. I know it’s going to be difficult. I’m pretty close, but there’s still a lot of work to do. Hopefully “I can push myself, have a good start to the Australian summer and put myself in a good position to break that barrier.”he confessed to Tennis.com.
In addition, the 24-year-old is up to date, of course, with the successes of his compatriots, which motivates him even more to fight not only for individual achievements, but for that of an entire country. “It’s just amazing to see what Australian tennis has done this year. In order to see the results, all the teammates go out and play their best tennis. It has been a pleasure to see and be a part of it. “I think we have a strong 2024 ahead and I hope we can do even better than this year.”
And rising to the top of the ranking 12 positions is not easy at all, being the result of the great work behind it. This 2023, de Minaur ended up winning the title of Acapulco, on a surface that he dominates with ease, like a large majority of Australians. In fact, now comes the time when aussies more enjoy tennis with the arrival of the Australian Open. There, Alex will want to take advantage of the warmth of his people to start the year on the right foot: “It’s an exciting time of year for all of us Australians. I think we all thrive playing in our home country, in our local Slam. We always seem to find an extra level when we compete at home“.
The highest distinction for an Australian tennis player
This year, the best Australian player received the Medalla Newcombe for the second time in his career, thus recognizing his great season and his help in qualifying his country to the Davis Cup final. “From there I realized how important it was, what the achievement meant and what the medal itself meant. For me that was always a big focus and something I always wanted to achieve, which was to do my part or do the best I can in an individual performance representing Australia, but also try to encourage those around me to create a good culture and a good camaraderie between all the players around us and hopefully rise together. “That’s always been a dream and I’m glad I was able to achieve it, but in saying that, I think this is just the beginning.”
2023-12-13 16:41:21
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