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Alex de Minaur Hires New Fitness Coach to Power Up for Australian Open

He seeks added strength to narrow the gap on Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz.

Alex de Minaur wants to bridge the gap between himself and the top two players in the world. Richard Dobson
Alex de Minaur wants to topple the No.1 players in the world after a mental and physical reset. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Alex de Minaur is desperately hoping to break through to his first slam semi-final.

Overview

  • De Minaur confirmed he has added a new fitness trainer with the goal of getting bigger and stronger while retaining most of his support team.
  • He will tune up at the United Cup from January 2, leading Australia alongside Maya Joint, Jason Kubler, Maddison Inglis, Storm Hunter and John-Patrick Smith.
  • The world No.7 plans to take more risks and be a self-described disruptor as he targets new ways to hurt the tour’s top two.
  • He remains 0-5 against Carlos Alcaraz and 0-13 against Jannik Sinner and has reached six Grand Slam quarter-finals without a semi-final.
  • After a brief off-season break to counter burnout, he says he returns refreshed as the Australian Open approaches in the 50th year since Mark Edmondson’s 1976 home triumph.