Australia's Alex de Minaur Set to Compete in US Open After Injury Recovery
- World No 10, Alex de Minaur, declares himself fit for US Open after injury-hit Olympic campaign.
- Australian tennis player has not played singles since Wimbledon round of 16 win.
- Australia will have at least 11 men and three women in the main draw.
Australia's top tennis player, Alex de Minaur, has announced his participation in the upcoming US Open, having recovered from a month-long hip injury that threatened his season. The world No. 10 shared his excitement on social media, stating, “It’s been very tough missing tournaments and [I’m] excited to say I’ll be playing [the] US Open. There’s always light at the end of the tunnel.” De Minaur previously achieved a career-high ranking of No. 6 following a strong performance at Wimbledon, where he reached the quarter-finals. De Minaur's return to the court will bolster Australia's representation in the men's singles main draw, which now includes at least 11 players. Among them is fellow Australian Alexei Popyrin, who has recently been seeded at a major tournament for the first time after climbing to 23rd in the ATP rankings, thanks to his victory at the Montreal Masters. The two players previously teamed up for doubles at the Paris Games but faced an early exit. In addition to De Minaur and Popyrin, emerging talents from Australia are also making headlines. Taylah Preston, a promising teenager from Western Australia, has been awarded a wildcard entry into the US Open after a remarkable rise in the rankings, moving from outside the top 200 to No. 134. Preston made history by becoming the first teenager to win a Billie Jean Cup match for Australia since Ash Barty in 2013, helping the team secure a spot in the competition finals this November.