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Darren Walton

'Consumed me': why de Minaur is relaxed ahead of Open

Alex de Minaur is set for another crack at the Australian Open after hitting his straps in Sydney. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Matching yet another Lleyton Hewitt feat would be small fry as a less "obsessed" Alex de Minaur continues his quest to join the heavyweights of men's tennis.

De Minaur is within striking distance of becoming the first Australian man to crack the world's top five since his national team captain and idol in 2006.

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