De Minaur Marches Into Australian Open Fourth Round For Fifth Straight Year
MELBOURNE, 23 January 2026 – Alex de Minaur’s love affair with the Australian Open continued on Friday night as the home favourite powered past American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to secure a place in the tournament’s fourth round for the fifth consecutive year. The victory makes the sixth-seeded Australian just the second man in history to achieve the feat at Melbourne Park, joining legend John Newcombe.
Demonstrating Dominance on Home Soil
Under the lights at Rod Laver Arena, de Minaur produced a controlled and resilient performance, dropping serve only once during the two-hour contest. The win improved his Lexus ATP Head2Head record against Tiafoe to 4-1. “In my brain, I don’t associate playing in Australia as playing with pressure, I associate it with excitement,” de Minaur said courtside. “Since I was a kid, this is where I wanted to be: in front of packed crowds. Yes, it gets stressful at times, but that’s only because I want it so bad.” The World No. 6 now stands one win away from a potential quarter-final clash with top seed Carlos Alcaraz, but must first navigate a fourth-round encounter against either Alexander Bublik or Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
Alex de Minaur: Career At A Glance
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current ATP Ranking | 6 (Career High: 6) |
| Age & Nationality | 26, Australian |
| 2026 Australian Open | 3rd Round: d. Frances Tiafoe (6-3, 6-4, 7-5) Next: 4th Round vs Bublik/Etcheverry |
| Career Prize Money | $22.9+ million |
| ATP Tour Titles | 10 (8 Hard, 2 Grass) |
| 2025 Season Finish | Year-End Rank: 7, 1 Title (Washington ATP 500) |
| Grand Slam Best | Quarter-finals (AO ’25, RG ’24, Wimbledon ’24, US Open ’24) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alex de Minaur’s current ranking?
Alex de Minaur is currently ranked World No. 6 in the PIF ATP Rankings, which matches his career-high ranking.
Who will Alex de Minaur play next at the 2026 Australian Open?
Following his third-round victory, de Minaur will face the winner of the match between Alexander Bublik and Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the fourth round.
How did de Minaur perform in the 2025 season?
The 2025 season was another strong year for de Minaur. He finished the year ranked World No. 7, claimed his 10th ATP title at the Washington ATP 500 event, and reached the quarter-finals of his home Grand Slam, the Australian Open.