FILE PHOTO: Tennis - United Cup - Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia - January 6, 2024 Australia's Alex de Minaur reacts after winning his singles semi final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/File Photo
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - While injured Nick Kyrgios will be a vocal presence on the sidelines of the Australian Open, it will be the home nation's quiet achiever Alex de Minaur carrying the main weight of fans' expectations on court.
De Minaur has spent much of his career toiling in Kyrgios's shadow, making incremental gains each year while his flashier compatriot hogged the headlines.
