Australian · Sydney, Australia · Born 17 February 1999Australia's highest-ranked active player and a fast-court demon known as 'The Demon'.
Alex de Minaur was born on 17 February 1999 in Sydney, Australia, and spent much of his childhood in Spain, training in Valencia. He turned professional in 2016 and built a reputation as one of the fastest players on tour — earning the nickname 'The Demon.' His speed, athleticism and tenacity make him a formidable opponent on hard and grass courts. He has broken into the top 10, won multiple ATP titles, and reached the 2024 Wimbledon quarter-finals. De Minaur is a key member of Australia's Davis Cup team and is regarded as the best male Australian player of his generation.
He is famous for helping Australia reach the Davis Cup semifinals in 2019 and being one of the fastest players in professional tennis.
He is considered one of the two or three fastest players on the ATP Tour, capable of retrieving shots that seem physically impossible to reach.
Did You Know?How They Played
De Minaur is renowned for his exceptional speed and defensive abilities, often described as one of the fastest players on tour. His game is built around aggressive baseline play, with powerful groundstrokes from both wings and incredible court coverage that allows him to retrieve seemingly impossible shots.
Career Honours
- Wimbledon Quarter-finalist 2024
- Davis Cup team member
Australian Athletes