DOHA: Second seed Alex de Minaur booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open with a controlled 6-4, 6-4 victory against Botic van de Zandschulp on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old Australian, who chalked up his 200th tour-level hard-court win in his first-round victory against Roman Safiullin, showed off his pace around the court as he bAustralia’s Alex de Minaur has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open in impressive fashion, cruising past his opponent in straight sets during his second-round match. The 24-year-old showed exceptional form on the hard courts, dispatching his challenger with ease, securing a 6-3, 6-1 victory in just over an hour.
De Minaur, known for his relentless speed and defensive skills, dominated the match from the start, breaking his opponent’s serve early and maintaining control throughout. His fast footwork and powerful returns kept his rival on the back foot, unable to find a rhythm against the Australian’s steady pressure.
The win marks another solid performance in what has been a promising start to the season for De Minaur. After a successful run at the Australian Open earlier in the year, where he reached the fourth round, the Australian is showing that he can compete at a high level consistently. His next challenge will come in the quarterfinals, where he will face a tougher opponent, but if his current form holds, De Minaur will be one to watch in the latter stages of the tournament.
The Qatar Open has seen its fair share of upsets, but De Minaur’s clinical display has added to his growing reputation as one of the ATP Tour’s most dynamic players. With this victory, he’s one step closer to securing another deep run in a prestigious ATP event, further establishing himself as a rising star in the men’s game.
Fans and tennis pundits alike are excited to see what De Minaur can achieve as the tournament progresses, with hopes high for a potential title run.rushed past the Dutch qualifier in two hours, saving all four break points he faced.