Overview
- De Minaur announced a split from Asics after 11 years, with reports indicating a likely switch to Wilson apparel that has not been officially confirmed.
- The world No.7 says he has focused on adding power, variation and risk-taking, underscoring a plan to develop new weapons against the tour’s top two.
- He hired a new fitness trainer and emphasized getting bigger and stronger after a visibly muscular transformation during 2025.
- Australia’s No.1 opens his 2026 campaign at the United Cup in Sydney and is slated to face world No.12 Casper Ruud in the tie against Norway.
- He remains 0-18 combined against Alcaraz (0-5) and Sinner (0-13) as the duo enter 2026 as Grand Slam favorites with career-slam chances in play.