Alex de Minaur reaches Australian Open quarter-finals for first time

Alex de Minaur made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time, defeating Alex Michelsen in a straight-sets victory of 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-3. The win sparked an emotional reaction from his mother, Esther, who was seen tearing up in the stands, highlighting the significance of the moment for the family. De Minaur's performance marked a personal milestone, as he has now reached the last eight in all four Grand Slam tournaments throughout his career. The Australian star will face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals, against whom he has a daunting 0-9 head-to-head record. In a post-match interview, de Minaur expressed his pride and ambition, stating his desire to achieve even greater success on home soil. This victory also made him the first Australian man to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals since Nick Kyrgios in 2015.