Alex de Minaur celebrated in his first match at the China Open, after being a major factor in Team World's triumph at the Laver Cup. The Australian did not have many problems in his match against Yunchaokete Bu in the first round of this tournament. With 6-4, 6-0, he secured a place in the next round and a meeting with Arthur Rinderknech.
It was a somewhat more difficult task, but he managed to celebrate in the end.
Speaking to the media, Bu shared his confusion about the match, noting that he suffered a major slump in the second set. When you make such a huge number of mistakes, it's natural to experience a huge drop and lose confidence. Although he tried to recover mentally, he was unable to do so.
I wasnt playing well in the second set, said Bu in his post-match press conference, as quoted by Tennis Gazette.
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I wasnt feeling anything. I dont know what happened. The first game, I was broken. After that, my mindset was kind of disrupted, and the level dropped pretty fast.
In the second set, I wasnt able to make a breakthrough. In the first set, I was also broken because of my own errors.
The second set, I wasnt able to really make adjustments. I went to the bathroom. I thought I could make some adjustments."
De Minaur could be pleased with his performance, showing that he knows how to handle pressure. He also stressed that his opponent was not in the right rhythm, but the second set definitely put an end to everything.
What this win means
A win like this opens up many avenues for the Australian tennis player, who is looking to capitalize on the momentum and continue his great form. Fans have high expectations of him, knowing that when de Minaur is playing at his peak, few can stop him.
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The Australian had a slightly more difficult task against the Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, who was a tougher opponent and won one set with the score of 6-3, 3-6, 7-6. However, Alex de Minaur once again showed maturity and confidence on the court, confirming that he deserves a place among the best tennis players in the world.
