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'Going to be great': Tiafoe can't wait for Demon clash

The popular Frances Tiafoe will be the Aussie fans' villain as he tackles a home hero in Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Frances Tiafoe has lit the fuse for an explosive showdown with Alex de Minaur, promising he will entertain fans and go after the local hero in their highly-anticipated Australian Open third-round battle.

The American showman will play the villain against de Minaur in front of a packed Rod Laver Arena crowd on Friday night.

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