sports
January 23, 2026
Alex de Minaur sets up enticing last-16 clash with nemesis Bublik at Australian Open
Alex de Minaur has a date with his own nemesis. The Australian defeated Frances Tiafoe in a spectacular three sets on Friday night, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, to again reach the last 16 at his home grand slam.
TL;DR
- Alex de Minaur defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
- De Minaur reached the last 16 at his home grand slam for the fifth consecutive year.
- He will face Alexander Bublik, the 10th seed, who defeated him twice last year.
- Bublik switched his national allegiance to Kazakhstan at age 19.
- Bublik has recently risen in the rankings, entering the world's top 10 for the first time.
Continue reading the original article