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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Jack Snape at Rod Laver Arena

Alex de Minaur eases into Australian Open second round with routine win over lucky loser

Australia's Alex De Minaur celebrates victory over Mackenzie Mcdonald of the USA after their first-round match at the Australian Open.
Australia's Alex De Minaur celebrates victory over Mackenzie Mcdonald of the USA after their first-round match at the Australian Open. Photograph: David Gray/AFP/Getty Images

A reflective Alex de Minaur has declared he will no longer be satisfied by leaving grand slams without a trophy under his arm after his first round victory at the Australian Open, and he took to task those who call players “greedy” for seeking a greater share of tennis revenues.

The No 6 seed beat American Mackenzie McDonald 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round on Rod Laver Arena on Monday afternoon, finding valuable rest for his legs after just 108 minutes of play.

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