Mark Philippoussis says Alex de Minaur must mix up his game and come forward if he's to bank his first ever win over world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

In the first round, the world number six will face off against Matteo Berrettini, a former Australian Open semifinalist — a place De Minaur has never progressed to himself.

Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter, who announced their engagement in late 2024, are looking ahead to starting a family.

Alex de Minaur has copped a devilish Australian Open draw which pits him against former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in the first round at Melbourne Park.

Alex de Minaur is the first local to progress into the third round of the Australian Open after four other Australians have been knocked out today.

Alex de Minaur has endured a miserable night at the Australian Open as he watched his fiancee Katie Boulter crash out in the first round. Matched up against 10th seed Belinda Bencic, Boulter started slowly and never recovered as the Swiss star cruised to a 6-0 7-5 victory in just under an hour and half.

Alex de Minaur has promised that he will start a family with Katie Boulter in the not-too-distant future. The two players have been in a relationship for several years, emerging as one of the most prominent tennis couples.

British hopes in the singles ended with Cameron Norrie’s four-set defeat by Alexander Zverev, on a night when Alex De Minaur and Mirra Andreeva won in straight sets