Alex De Minaur’s recovery pays off: “It had been a long time since I moving as quickly as today”:
ATPThursday, 02 January 2025 at 21:59
Alex De Minaur was more than pleased with his level at the United Cup despite being eliminated in the group stage. The world No. 9 secured victories over Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Billy Harris, conceding just 8 games across both matches, though it wasn’t enough to advance to the quarterfinals.
Nevertheless, the Australian was more than happy with his individual performance in the tournament. De Minaur mentioned that he feels in peak physical condition and has shown some of his best form, putting behind an injury that troubled him in 2024.
“Now officially last year I struggled with an injury that sidelined me and took away one of my biggest assets, which was my movement. It took me a very long time to get back,” he told reporters.
Read also
De Minaur expresses joy over recovery
The Australian had a hip injury that forced him to withdraw from Wimbledon last year. He had reached the quarterfinals and was preparing to face Novak Djokovic but wasn’t in condition to step onto the court. He then missed a significant portion of the US hardcourt swing, withdrawing from the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open, before reappearing at the US Open nearly two months after withdrawing from SW19.
As De Minaur recently mentioned, although he continued playing tournaments for the rest of the year, he hadn’t felt fully physically recovered during the latter part of 2024. “It was safe to say that it had been a long time since I felt my feet moving as quickly as they did today and doing all of that without pain.”
“It was a really good feeling. So kind of gave me — you know, gave me some goose bumps because it felt good to finally be back at that level,” he added.
De Minaur ended his United Cup participation on a high note, as Andrey Rublev's early loss in the Hong Kong Open allowed him to reach world No. 8 just in time for the final seeding decisions ahead of the Australian Open. With this, he positioned himself as the 8th seed, allowing him to avoid higher-ranked opponents until at least the quarterfinals.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Nice article: to the point, covers the situation without additional commentary, and flows nicely. This is a breath of fresh air! Thank you -
- Don't be sad. It's just that no one really looks at this site
- What would you know about having a life? 🤣
- Enough of pathetic trolls like you. Putting legend in quotation marks when you spend all day commenting on every post like a complete loser.😂
- If the argument centers on tennis fans, the decision is straightforward. Paula Badosa should not receive wildcards. The risk of paying for a match ticket only to see her retire midway is simply too high. 😁
- Boo-Hoo for BJK and Poland. Sometimes "Life" takes priority over everything else.
- Seems her Groomer is calling the shots again.
- Bonker Becker's opinion aside... Pro Tennis had better get on te DNA Testing bandwagon before other sports carry that torch and appear to force the WTA's hand in this matter!
- BJK Cup is no longer what it once was in the Big Picture of tennis. Time to retire it?
- Enough of this "legend". Put her out to pasture.
Loading