Tennis-De Minaur downs Michelsen to keep home hopes alive at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2025 Australia's Alex de Minaur reacts during his fourth round match against Alex Michelsen of the U.S. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Alex De Minaur kept the home flag flying at the Australian Open as he beat rising American Alex Michelsen 6-0 7-6(5) 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time on Monday.

The 25-year-old has now reached the last eight at every Grand Slam and will face top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner for a place in the semis.