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Darren Walton

Vice-captain Rafter welcomes chance to work with Demon

Alex De Minaur could come in for some help from his Laver Cup vice-captain Pat Rafter. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Pat Rafter has welcomed the chance to work with Alex de Minaur as the home hope eyes a first-time Australian Open quarter-final berth in Melbourne.

De Minaur will take on rising American Alex Michelsen in the fourth round on Monday night also trying to match Lleyton Hewitt's effort in reaching the last eight at four successive grand slams some 20 years ago.

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