Alex de Minaur may be the steadier and more consistently high‑ranked of Australia’s two headline men’s players, but it is Nick Kyrgios who still holds the distinction of going deepest at a grand slam. Now, after reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals for the second straight year, de Minaur has a genuine chance to chase the kind of breakout run Kyrgios produced when he surged to the Wimbledon final four years ago.
Kyrgios’s ‘Aura’ Still Lingers
Kyrgios’s career has been defined as much by inconsistency as by brilliance, yet fans continue to believe he could win a major because of what many describe as his unmistakable aura a self‑belief that radiates even when he is outmatched on paper.
He steps onto court acting as though he belongs alongside the sport’s giants, unbothered by the fact that Rafael Nadal owns 22 more grand slam titles than he does. On the biggest stages, that presence matters.
De Minaur Finds His Own Edge
For years, de Minaur’s Australian Open campaigns ended quietly, with early exits that felt almost apologetic. But this season, he is showing a new edge a touch of the Kyrgios chutzpah Australian fans have long hoped to see from him.
His improved aggression, confidence and willingness to take the moment head‑on suggest he may finally be ready to push beyond the quarterfinal barrier.
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