Alex de Minaur uses this part of the year to adequately prepare for the upcoming season.
Although some think that preparation means only physical training, the Australian seems to have focused more on the mental part of the game.
The 2025 season was quite successful for him, but Alex de Minaur feels that he could have made it much more successful.
The Australian tennis player had problems dealing with the pressure. However, the 26-year-old expects the coming year to bring many successes for him, and in an interview with Esquire, de Minaur said that he has never been the best loser.
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Progress in 2025
The Australian advanced on the ATP list after being a dominant figure in various tournaments. However, he feels that the mental aspect of the game is probably the most important part, as he often doubted himself and such low self-confidence ultimately cost him.
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Alex de Minaur wants to get on the court and show that he can be a dominant figure even against opponents like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
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Most tennis players are most motivated when they play against this dominant duo, facing serious difficulties in trying to beat them. Alex de Minaur is one of the tennis players that experts believe has the potential to create problems for Sinner and Alcaraz, but he will have to show it on the tennis courts if he wants to progress further.
He believes that when you reach the highest level, the margins are getting smaller. However, reaching that level is extremely difficult, so Alex de Minaur still has a firm focus and strong ambition.
