Alex de Minaur Advances at Australian Open

Alex de Minaur has advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after a dominant 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 victory over American qualifier Tristan Boyer. This marks de Minaur's best start at the Open in four years, as he has yet to drop a set in the tournament. Despite an early service break, de Minaur rallied to win six consecutive games, demonstrating improved serving and net play. He will face 31st seed Francisco Cerundolo next, a matchup he anticipates will be challenging given Cerundolo's impressive form. Boyer, who faced personal challenges due to wildfires in California, made a commendable effort but was ultimately outclassed. De Minaur expressed confidence in his performance, stating that it was about bringing his best to the court.