A pumped-up Alex de Minaur is through to the semi-finals of the Washington Open after a morale-boosting victory over Brandon Nakashima.
The No.7 seed let out an emotional roar after triumphing 6-4 6-4 against the local favourite at John A Harris Grandstand on Friday.
De Minaur dished out six aces in the win over the No.14 seed. He won 67 per cent of points on his first serve and 64 per cent on his second.
