Alex de Minaur advances to French Open quarter-finals after building muscle to compete with clay-court heavyweights
- Alex de Minaur has reached the quarter-finals at the French Open after putting on more muscle to compete with clay-court players.
- The Australian tennis player is a firm believer in clay court tennis after a positive outcome at Roland Garros.
- His journey to the quarter-finals has showcased his dedication and transformation on the court.
In a tennis match between Zverev and De Minaur, Zverev is leading 6-4, 3-2. Zverev gets a break point after a double fault. The match is intense, with unexpected turns. De Minaur quickly closes out the set, making it a fast-paced match. De Minaur needs to keep up with Zverev's strong play. De Minaur is struggling to match Zverev's level. Zverev takes advantage of De Minaur's errors and earns break points. De Minaur fights back but eventually loses the break point to Zverev. Zverev takes the lead in the match. De Minaur's supporter, Paul, is cheering him on. De Minaur saves break points but struggles against Zverev's strong serves. Zverev wins crucial points, putting pressure on De Minaur. The match is intense and exciting. De Minaur used to struggle on clay courts but improved his game by gaining muscle and mental strength. He credits his progress to experience and mindset. De Minaur's hard work pays off as he reaches the quarterfinals in Roland Garros for the first time. De Minaur appreciates the support from his fans and fellow players like Kokkinakis. He is determined to continue improving and achieving success in his tennis career.