Local fans have been given reason to dream of success this year at Melbourne Park after Alex de Minaur delivered a largely dominant victory over the American Alex Michelsen to reach the quarter-finals at the Australian Open for the first time.
The eighth seed was in eye-opening form early in the 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-3 result on Rod Laver Arena, issuing a warning to the rest of the draw – and especially his next opponent, the world No 1 Jannik Sinner – that he means business at his home grand slam.
