Alex De Minaur reveals his biggest worries as he tries to become the first Aussie man to win his home Grand Slam in almost 50 years
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Alex de Minaur is careful not to be seduced by his top-eight Australian Open seeding, saying it guarantees nothing. While going in as the eighth seed adds to de Minaur's growing confidence, the 25-year-old says there are too many land mines littering the Open draw to take too much from it.
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His high seed means the Australian will not be drawn to play anyone ranked above him until at least the quarter-finals. It adds to growing expectations and excitement around de Minaur, seen as the best local chance in the men's singles draw since Lleyton Hewitt made the 2005 final.
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'It is a good feeling going in. Obviously I have to worry about what happens on my side of the court and focus on myself,' he told reporters on Tuesday. 'It kind-of means you're somewhat protected. If you're looking at the grand scheme of things, you won't play a player ranked higher than you until a certain stage.
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Alex De Minaur has lifted the lid on some of his biggest worries ahead of the Australian Open as the Tennis star is staying very weary that there could be some tough opponents in the draw. It's been an exciting few months for Alex De Minaur, notably popping the question to long-standing girlfriend Katie Boulter.
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The affable Australian is being hyped as one of this year's big contenders to win the men's singles title. If he does just so, he'll be the first Aussie in 50 years to win the title. 'It is better than the alternative, but at the same time, it means nothing. Nothing is guaranteed.
