Alex de Minaur's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Alex de Minaur. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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2016: Won Australian Open boys' doubles title

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

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: 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: 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.

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 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.

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.

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: 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.