Alex de Minaur claims he is in the best shape ever for the Australian Open

In a recent international tennis event held in Sydney, Australia faced a tough competition against Argentina during the United Cup opener. World No. 9 Alex de Minaur was the standout performer for Australia, delivering a commanding victory over Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry with a score of 6-1, 6-4. This match took place in the Ken Rosewall Arena, capturing the attention of the home crowd. Earlier, Nadia Podoroska secured the first point for Argentina by defeating Australia's Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-4. Subsequently, in the mixed doubles, the Australian duo of Matthew Ebden and Ellen Perez could not clinch victory, losing to Etcheverry and Maria Carle 6-2, 6-4, which sealed a 2-1 win for Argentina. Despite the defeat, Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt emphasized the importance of the event as beneficial preparation for the upcoming Australian Open, particularly for the young talents in the team. With days to regroup, Hewitt expressed optimism about their next match against Great Britain, featuring de Minaur’s fiancée, Katie Boulter. De Minaur himself is feeling optimistic, sharing that he has put his injury worries behind him and expressed confidence in his form heading into major tournaments. The atmosphere during the matches was lively, reflecting the intensity and significance of international competition, as well as the personal stakes involved for players like Boulter and de Minaur, who now face a unique dynamic as opponents on court.