De Miñaur: US Open Quarterfinals & Best Grand Slam Yet

Alex De Miñaur (8° ATP) He was in charge of putting an end to the anetura of Leandro Riedi (435 °), the revelation of the US Open. The Australian, imposed all his hierarchy and dispatched the young Swiss in the round of 16 by 6-3, 6-2 y 6-1to mention in the next round with the Canadian Felix Auger-aliassime (27 °).

After the comfortable triumph, the Australian confessed to feel very comfortable in the United States Open, Tournament he described as his best Grand Slamdue to the good results he obtained over the years, where he was quarterfinalist three times, counting this edition.

“I think if we look at the results, This is, by far, my best Grand Slam. I often wonder why precisely here, in New York, and I think it is probably because the courts are a little faster here and the conditions and the ball fly a little faster through the air. But Since I was Junior I had an incredible trajectoryfrom the classifications to the semifinals, “explained the Australian.

“I got my first victory against a top 10 here, against Nishikori. My first quarterfinals in a Grand Slam was here. Now I have reached three times in the quarterfinals here. I get good results here in New York, which treats me very well“The oceanic added.

About what will be his duel before the Auger-Aliassime in search of the semifinals of the last major From the season, he said: “Felix is that type of player that everyone knows that their maximum level is incredibly highand when he plays with confidence, it is very difficult to overcome. This week is playing incredible tennis, and has many weapons. It has a great service, a great right -wing blow. Seeks to give the game whenever you can. In that confrontation, for me it is about trying to break his rhythm, not giving him the opportunity to intimidate me on the court. “

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James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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