Alex de Minaur is still int he running for one of the final spots at the ATP finals in Turin.
Injuries and fitness concerns however have not let the Australian be for most of the summer.
A heartbreaking end to his Wimbledon exploits came through a hip injury sustained moments before match point in his fourth round match.
Subsequently being forced to withdraw from his maiden Wimbledon quarter-final against Novak Djokovic, the injury didn’t go away properly.
Despite returning to the US Open and again making the last eight, De Minaur’s movement was heavily compromised in his defeat to Jack Draper.
Now back on the tour and with a couple of wins under his belt, the Australian has given a curious update ahead of the season finale.
Alex de Minaur reflects on ‘tough’ year as he gives fitness update
A gutsy opening round win against powerful German Jan Lennard Struff set the second seed on his way in Vienna.
A tough next round against rising star Flavio Cobolli awaits in round two for the Australian.
Speaking on his injury woes, Alex de Minaur was frank about the upheaval and disappointment it has caused.
