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Alex de Minaur Sets Aspiring Goals for 2026 Tennis Season

Australian tennis player ​Alex​ de Minaur aims to surpass his 2025⁣ performance, focusing on ⁤continuous improvement throughout the 2026 ‍season. He expressed this ambition following a hard-fought victory over Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, signaling a determined mindset for the year ahead.

De Minaur’s Performance and Strategy

De minaur secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win against Hurkacz, a match described by Australian team captain Lleyton Hewitt as ⁤requiring critically important resilience. ‌ The victory highlighted de Minaur’s ability to persevere through challenging sets ⁤and capitalize on opportunities.

Hewitt stated that de Minaur’s performance was particularly effective in a grinding match, suggesting a strategic advantage in longer rallies and sustained play. This aligns with de Minaur’s‍ known strengths as a tenacious competitor.

Goals for the ​2026 Season

De Minaur explicitly stated his primary goal is to finish⁣ the 2026 season with a higher ranking than he achieved in 2025. ⁤he acknowledged that⁢ the timeline for reaching this goal⁣ is flexible, emphasizing a commitment to consistent progress.

According to de Minaur, “Ultimately, those‍ are the goals that I ⁤will be pursuing. Whether I achieve‍ it this next coming week ⁤or at the end of the year or in the middle of the year, I’m going to be looking forward to hopefully finishing off the year‌ higher than ⁤I did this last year. So that’s my main goal.”