Alex de Minaur has made the bold declaration he'll be back to his fluid best and moving better than ever at the Australian Open, with victory over his debilitating hip injury now finally in sight.
Australia's No.1 has prompted some surprise by turning out in the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) event in London this weekend after a long, injury-hit but breakthrough 2024 campaign.
He even admitted on the eve of the three-day tournament, which begins on Friday, he was still battling through the pain barrier when competing in both the recent ATP Finals and Davis Cup.
