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January 26, 2026
How Alex de Minaur can beat Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarter-final
The home favourite has taken his speed and returns to new levels in Melbourne, but it’s his serve that will be key against world No 1
TL;DR
- De Minaur is in the Australian Open quarterfinals for the second consecutive year, facing Carlos Alcaraz.
- He is playing the best tennis of his career, with a more aggressive approach and increased confidence.
- De Minaur has improved his baseline positioning, allowing him to attack more effectively.
- His serve and return game statistics are strong, with high percentages on both first and second serves.
- Alcaraz has a 5-0 head-to-head advantage, but this is their first Grand Slam meeting.
- The match is expected to be played at night with the roof closed, which may favor De Minaur's flatter groundstrokes.
- De Minaur feels genuine belief in his ability to compete and win, seeing playing in Australia as a privilege rather than pressure.
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