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tennis6 days ago

Djokovic Secures 102nd Title in Beijing as De Minaur Retires Injured

Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career tour-level title at the China Open on October 6, 2026, after Alex de Minaur retired with a groin injury in the second set of the final. The 39-year-old Serbian, who had not won a title in over a year, extended his perfect record in Beijing to 34-0 and became the first man to win a tour-level trophy in 21 consecutive seasons. Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals and advanced to the final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a spectator. In other news, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Japan Open title, while Jannik Sinner confirmed he will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a knee injury.

via Tennishead|

#alex-de-minaur #atp-tour #carlos-alcaraz

tennis7 days ago•4 min saved

Djokovic Claims 102nd Title in Beijing as De Minaur Retires Injured

Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career singles title at the China Open after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final. The 39-year-old Serbian extended his perfect record in Beijing to 34-0, becoming the first man to win a tour-level title in 21 consecutive seasons. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Japan Open title, marking his third tournament since a wrist injury.

via bbc.com|

#alex-de-minaur #atp-tour #carlos-alcaraz

sports8 months ago•36 min saved

Late-night Loom: De Minaur–Alcaraz clash could push Aussie Open fans past midnight

Australian Open organisers may have scheduled the Alex de Minaur vs Carlos Alcaraz quarterfinal as the second match on Rod Laver Arena, meaning a late start after Coco Gauff vs Elina Svitolina. If the match goes to four or five sets, it could begin after 10pm and finish well past midnight, potentially leaving Australian fans disappointed who wanted to watch live. De Minaur is in good form, having beaten Alexander Bublik, while Alcaraz remains World No.1 and a favorite to advance.

via Yahoo News Australia|

#alex-de-minaur #australian-open #carlos-alcaraz

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

De Minaur's Victory Keeps Australia Alive in United Cup

Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt chose to rest Alex de Minaur in the decisive mixed doubles match at the United Cup to prevent injury and maintain his health, despite De Minaur's strong singles performance. Hewitt emphasized the importance of player well-being and strategic planning in team competitions.

via ATP Tour|

#alex-de-minaur #lleyton-hewitt #mixed-doubles

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Felix Auger-Aliassime Advances to US Open Semifinals Amidst Upsets and Tensions

Alex de Minaur was eliminated in the US Open quarter-finals by Felix Auger-Aliassime, expressing frustration and disappointment over missing his first semi-final at a major, and highlighting his ongoing struggles with crucial moments in Grand Slam tournaments.

via Tennishead|

#alex-de-minaur #felix-auger-aliassime #grand-slam

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Auger-Aliassime's US Open Journey: Upsets, Semifinals, and Fan Frustration

Tennis fans expressed frustration over a 4-hour men's quarterfinal match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex de Minaur at the US Open, which delayed the women's singles quarterfinal featuring Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova, leading to social media calls for banning the players involved due to the prolonged match duration.

via Sportskeeda|

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sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Djokovic Overcomes De Minaur to Reach Wimbledon Quarter-Finals

Brad Gilbert observed Novak Djokovic do something unprecedented during his Wimbledon match against Alex de Minaur, notably a slow start and extensive use of slicing, but Djokovic managed to turn the match around, demonstrating resilience. Despite speculation about an injury, Djokovic clarified he was managing his breathing, not hurt. The article also highlights Djokovic's remarkable consistency in reaching Wimbledon quarter-finals and discusses emerging player Cobolli.

via The Tennis Gazette|

#alex-de-minaur #comeback #injury

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

De Minaur urges reform in tennis scheduling after French Open exit

Alex de Minaur calls for shortening the ATP Tour schedule to prevent player burnout after his unexpected second-round exit at the French Open, citing a grueling calendar that affects players' mental and physical health, and reflecting on his own fatigue and recent performance struggles.

via The Tennis Gazette|

#alex-de-minaur #atp-tour #burnout

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Zverev Defeats de Minaur to Secure Fourth Straight French Open Semifinal

Alex de Minaur was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the French Open quarter-finals after failing to capitalize on a 4-0 lead in the second set tiebreaker. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva stunned World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997.

via Yahoo Sport Australia|

#alex-de-minaur #alexander-zverev #aryna-sabalenka

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alcaraz Upset by Jarry, Sinner Advances: Tennis Roundup"

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock loss to Nicolas Jarry in the semi-finals of the Argentina Open, while Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur advanced to the final in Rotterdam. Alcaraz, the World No.2, has been struggling since his Wimbledon win last year, while Sinner and de Minaur are set to face off in the Rotterdam final, with Sinner becoming the highest-ranked Italian male in tennis history.

via Yahoo Sport Australia|

#alex-de-minaur #atp #carlos-alcaraz

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rublev's Epic Comeback Shatters De Minaur's Australian Open Hopes"

Andrey Rublev staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open, denying the Australian No.1 a spot in his first quarterfinal. Despite trailing after the third set, Rublev stayed composed, eventually overpowering De Minaur to secure a spot in his 10th Grand Slam quarterfinal. Rublev will now aim to improve his 0-9 record in major quarterfinals as he faces the fast-improving Sinner.

via Australian Open|

#alex-de-minaur #andrey-rublev #australian-open

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Carlos Alcaraz advances to Queen's Club final and eyes No. 1 ranking.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Sebastian Korda to reach the Queen's Club final where he will face Alex De Minaur. If Alcaraz wins, he will reclaim the world No.1 ranking from Novak Djokovic and be seeded 1 at Wimbledon. De Minaur beat Holger Rune to reach the final and is aiming for his second career title on grass.

via ESPN|

#alex-de-minaur #carlos-alcaraz #grass-court