Alex de Minaur Creates His Ideal Tennis Player: A Blend of Federer and Sinner’s Best Traits
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has carefully crafted his version of the perfect ATP player, selecting attributes from two tennis icons: Roger Federer and current world number one Jannik Sinner. In a surprising twist, de Minaur left out Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, opting instead to incorporate influences from his fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios, along […]
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has carefully crafted his version of the perfect ATP player, selecting attributes from two tennis icons: Roger Federer and current world number one Jannik Sinner. In a surprising twist, de Minaur left out Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, opting instead to incorporate influences from his fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios, along with honoring two retired Argentine legends in key areas.
De Minaur’s 2024 season marked a personal and professional milestone. Finishing the year at a career-high world number 9, the 25-year-old Aussie had his best season yet, culminating in his debut appearance at the ATP Finals in Turin. He clinched two titles and made it to the quarterfinals at all three major tournaments—Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. His impressive performance earned him his highest-ever ranking of world number 6 in July.
Heading into 2025, de Minaur is eager to continue building on his momentum, starting with the United Cup team event in Sydney and Perth from December 27 to January 5. The event marks his return to action after recovering from a knee injury that forced him to withdraw from his quarterfinal match at Wimbledon against Novak Djokovic in July. The injury also led him to miss the Paris Olympics and several Masters 1000 events in Montreal and Cincinnati.
Looking forward to the new season, de Minaur reflects on his physical condition and prepares for the challenges ahead. “I feel great,” he said. “It’s been a tough year dealing with the injury, but I’m glad I can finally put it behind me. The off-season has been really positive, and my body feels comfortable heading into the new year.”
The Australian also shared how he balanced rest and recovery with motivation for the year ahead. “I made the most of my break to enjoy the accomplishments of the past year, despite the ups and downs. Facing the injury has fueled my desire to achieve even greater things. This off-season, I’ve been driven by the desire for more, striving for bigger and better achievements.”
De Minaur’s philosophy on the ideal tennis player is fascinating, blending the elegant versatility of Federer with the raw, aggressive energy of Sinner. His choice reflects the future direction of the sport, as players like him seek to combine different aspects of their idols’ game to build a more complete, adaptable style.
As de Minaur prepares for the upcoming season, his focus is clear: He aims to carry the lessons learned from his challenging yet successful 2024 campaign into 2025, making a statement at every event he enters. His determination to push forward in his career is stronger than ever, with his sights set on even higher rankings and titles.