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De Minaur Advances, Eyes 47-Year Australian Open Title

1/19/2025

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Alex de Minaur triumphed over Francisco Cerundolo at the Australian Open, clinching a hard-fought victory with scores of 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-3. This win propels him into the round of 16 for the sixth straight Grand Slam, tying him with Nick Kyrgios for third-most wins by an Australian. He’s on a quest to end a 47-year drought for Australian men’s champions.

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Alex de Minaur triumphed over Francisco Cerundolo at the Australian Open, clinching a hard-fought victory with scores of 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-3. This win propels him into the round of 16 for the sixth straight Grand Slam, tying him with Nick Kyrgios for third-most wins by an Australian. He’s on a quest to end a 47-year drought for Australian men’s champions.