Alex de Minaur makes history at French Open by reaching quarter-finals

Alex de Minaur made history by beating Daniil Medvedev at the French Open, becoming the first Australian man to reach the quarter-finals in 20 years. This is a big deal because not many Australian men have gone this far in the French Open. De Minaur is known for his speed and heart, and he showed that by coming back from a set down to win the match. In the last 42 years, only two other Australian men have reached this stage at the French Open. They were both grand slam winners. This win is a major breakthrough for de Minaur, who had never beaten a top-five player in a grand slam before. Medvedev, who had beaten de Minaur before, struggled on the clay court, and de Minaur took advantage of that to win the match. De Minaur started slow but grew more confident as the match went on. He hit 51 winners and frustrated Medvedev with his speed and attacking play. The match turned around when Medvedev took a medical timeout for a foot blister. De Minaur won seven games in a row and sealed the victory. In another match, de Minaur beat Jan-Lennard Struff with the support of a young fan. This win was important for de Minaur, as he faced tough conditions and a strong opponent. He showed mental strength and determination to win the match. Overall, de Minaur's recent wins at the French Open show his growing success in his career. He has proven himself against top players and tough situations, making him a rising star in the tennis world.