Career Timeline of Alex de Minaur: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Alex de Minaur, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Alex de Minaur is an Australian professional tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6 in July 2024 and a doubles ranking of No. 58 in October 2020. De Minaur has won ten ATP Tour singles titles and one doubles title. His Grand Slam performance includes reaching six major quarterfinal appearances, solidifying his position as a top player in the sport.

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2001: Last Australian to win Rosmalen Open before de Minaur

In 2001, the last Australian won the championship match at Rosmalen Open before Alex de Minaur won the championship match in June 2024

2004: Last Australian man at ATP Tour Finals before de Minaur

In 2004, Lleyton Hewitt was the last Australian male tennis player to debut at the ATP Tour Finals in singles before Alex de Minaur in Turin.

2004: Last Australian man in French Open Quarterfinals before de Minaur

In 2004, Lleyton Hewitt was the last Australian male tennis player to reach the quarterfinals of the French Open before Alex de Minaur achieved the same feat.

2005: Youngest player in consecutive ATP Tour semifinals

In 2018, after reaching his second ATP Tour semifinal, it was noted that De Minaur became the youngest player to play in two consecutive ATP Tour semifinals since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

2006: Last Australian man in top 10 before de Minaur

In 2006, Lleyton Hewitt was the last Australian male tennis player to be ranked in the world's top 10, a milestone broken by Alex de Minaur in January 2024.

2012: Last Acapulco Title Defense Before de Minaur

In 2012, David Ferrer was the last player to defend a title in Acapulco before Alex de Minaur defended his title at the Mexican Open.

July 2015: Professional Debut

In July 2015, Alex de Minaur made his professional debut at the Spain F22, reaching the quarterfinals.

2016: ITF Circuit in Spain

In 2016, De Minaur spent the majority of the season playing on the ITF circuit in Spain, reaching two finals. He also made his first ATP Challenger Tour final in Eckental, Germany.

2016: Won Australian Open boys' doubles title

In 2016, De Minaur won the Australian Open boys' doubles title alongside Blake Ellis.

2017: Grand Slam Debut at Australian Open

In 2017, De Minaur made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open, winning his first-round match against Gerald Melzer in five sets, saving a match point. He lost in the second round to Sam Querrey.

2017: First ATP Tour Main Draw and Tour-Level Win

In 2017, De Minaur qualified for his first ATP Tour main draw at the Brisbane International and earned his first Tour-level win at the Sydney International, defeating Benoît Paire.

2017: US Open Debut

In 2017, De Minaur was awarded a wildcard into the US Open, losing in the first round to Dominic Thiem.

February 2018: Davis Cup Debut Against Zverev

In February 2018, at 18 years of age, Alex de Minaur made his Davis Cup debut for Australia against Alexander Zverev from Germany. He lost in a fifth-set tiebreaker despite leading in the decider.

August 2018: ATP 500 Final and Top 50 Ranking

In August 2018, De Minaur reached his first ATP 500 final in Washington, D.C., where he lost to Alexander Zverev. He entered the top 50 in the rankings for the first time at World No. 45 on August 6, 2018.

2018: Australian Open First Round Loss

At the 2018 Australian Open, De Minaur lost in the first round to Tomáš Berdych but took a set off of the 19th seed.

2018: French Open and Challenger Performances

In 2018, De Minaur lost in the first round of the French Open to Kyle Edmund. Following this, he made two consecutive Challenger finals, winning his first Challenger-level title at the Nottingham Open.

2018: Next Generation ATP Finals

In 2018, De Minaur qualified as the second seed into the Next Generation ATP Finals. He reached the final but lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas.

2018: Rome, French Open and European Open Performances

In 2018, De Minaur was defeated in the first round in Rome and the French Open. At the European Open, he reached the final where he lost to Ugo Humbert.

2018: Djokovic's last loss in Australia before de Minaur

In 2018, Hyeon Chung was the last player to beat Novak Djokovic in Australia before Alex de Minaur's victory in January 2024 at the United Cup.

2018: Australian Open Playoff Win

In December, De Minaur won the Australian Open Playoff for a main draw wildcard into the 2018 Australian Open. He finished the year with a singles ranking of No. 208.

March 2019: Career-High Ranking and Groin Injury

In March 2019, De Minaur reached a then career-high ranking of World No. 24. Following the Australian Open, he suffered a groin injury, sidelining him for two months.

2019: Next Generation ATP Finals

In 2019, De Minaur qualified as the first seed into the Next Generation ATP Finals. He reached the final but lost to Jannik Sinner.

2019: Libéma Open

In 2022, De Minaur started his grass-court season at the Libéma Open. Seeded fourth, he lost in the second round to 2019 champion Adrian Mannarino.

January 2020: ATP Cup Debut and Victory Over Zverev

In January 2020, Alex de Minaur debuted for Australia at the ATP Cup, securing a victory against Alexander Zverev, which contributed to Australia's 3-0 victory over Germany and qualification for the quarterfinals. He teamed up with Nick Kyrgios for the doubles, advancing to the semifinals.

October 2020: Achieved Career-High Doubles Ranking

In October 2020, Alex de Minaur achieved a doubles ranking of No. 58.

2020: Cincinnati Masters Doubles Title

In 2020, De Minaur (partnered with Pablo Carreño Busta) won the Cincinnati Masters doubles title, defeating Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski in the final.

2020: Victory Against a top 10 player

In 2022, at the ATP Cup, De Minaur beat world No. 7, Matteo Berrettini, of Italy, for his first victory against a top 10 player since 2020.

2021: ATP Cup Knockout

In 2021, Alex de Minaur returned for the ATP Cup but was knocked out in the group stage following a 3–0 loss to Spain and a loss in his singles match against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

2021: ATP Singles Title and ATP Cup

In 2021, De Minaur won his fourth ATP singles title at the Antalya Open. He played for Australia at the 2021 ATP Cup, losing both of his matches. He reached the third round of the Australian Open.

December 2022: United Cup Debut and Victory over Nadal

In December 2022, Alex de Minaur made his United Cup debut for Australia, scoring a victory against Rafael Nadal. Despite this win, Australia did not advance out of the group stage.

2022: Atlanta Open Title

In 2022, Alex de Minaur won his sixth title at the Atlanta Open defeating Jenson Brooksby in the final.

2022: ATP Cup and Australian Open

In 2022, De Minaur represented Australia at the ATP Cup, securing his first victory against a top 10 player since 2020 by defeating Matteo Berrettini. He reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, losing to Jannik Sinner.

2022: 150th Match Win, Stockholm Open, and Rolex Paris Masters

In 2022, De Minaur won his 150th match at the Stockholm Open and reached the semifinals. At the Rolex Paris Masters, he reached the third round and defeated Daniil Medvedev for his first top-5 win.

March 2023: Mexican Open Title and Top 20 Ranking

In March 2023, De Minaur won his seventh overall and first ATP 500 title at the Mexican Open. As a result, he returned to the top 20 in the rankings on March 6, 2023.

2023: Inaugural United Cup and Australian Open

In 2023, Alex de Minaur competed for Australia in the Inaugural United Cup, defeating Rafael Nadal. He lost in the fourth round of the Australian Open to Novak Djokovic.

2023: BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open Performances

In 2023, De Minaur lost in the second round of both the BNP Paribas Open and the Miami Open.

2023: Los Cabos Open, Canadian Open, and US Open

In 2023, De Minaur reached the final of the Los Cabos Open, the final of the Canadian Open, and the fourth round of the US Open. He also participated in the China Open.

January 2024: United Cup performance and top 10 debut

In January 2024, Alex de Minaur competed in the United Cup, securing a win against Taylor Fritz but losing to Cameron Norrie. He later upset Novak Djokovic, marking his first victory over a world No. 1. Following this, he defeated Alexander Zverev, helping Australia reach the semifinals. As a result, de Minaur became the first Australian man to enter the world's top 10 since Lleyton Hewitt in 2006, holding the position for two weeks.

June 2024: Rosmalen Open Title and Career High Ranking

In June 2024, Alex de Minaur secured his ninth ATP Tour singles title at the Rosmalen Open, defeating Sebastian Korda. He became the first Australian to win the championship match since 2001. He reached a career-high ranking of world No. 7 on 17 June 2024.

July 2024: Achieved Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

In July 2024, Alex de Minaur achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 6.

2024: Successful United Cup run

In 2024, Alex de Minaur and team Australia were much more successful at the United Cup, advancing to the semifinals, helped by de Minaur winning against 3 top 10 players, including world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.

2025: 2025 Season Start and Australian Open Quarterfinal

In 2025, Alex de Minaur began his season representing Australia at the United Cup, achieving victories against Tomás Martín Etcheverry and Billy Harris. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time, seeded 8th, but was defeated by Jannik Sinner.

2025: ATP 500 Tournament Success and Top 10 Return

In 2025, after Wimbledon, Alex de Minaur reached the final of his second ATP 500 tournament at the Washington Open. He secured his tenth overall and third ATP 500 title by defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, leading to his return to the top 10 in the rankings.