Australian Open > Alex De Minaur, led 9-0 in his confrontations against Jannik Sinner: “You know what’s great about tennis is that once we get on the court, we will all start both at 0-0”

A major challenge awaits Alex De Minaur this Wednesday in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open (not before 9:30 a.m.).

In addition to facing the world number 1, defending champion and best player in recent months, Jannik Sinner, the Australian will above all try to beat his beast nemesis for the first time on the circuit against whom he has always lost. in nine confrontations.

Asked about this, the local, who will be supported by an entire stadium, does not want to lose.

“You know what’s great about tennis is that once we get on the court, we’ll both start at 0–0. It’s a brand new day, a brand new game, and anything can happen. Sport is unpredictable. This is exactly the state of mind in which I will approach this match. I’m looking forward to it. This is the type of match I want to play. Ultimately, if there’s one thing I want to do, it’s that this will be my first match in this entire tournament where I’m the underdog and I don’t have all the pressure and expectations of have to win. So it’s very exciting and I’m looking forward to it. »

Published on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at 7:40 p.m.