Alex de Minaur kicked off his 2025 season in impressive fashion, delivering a dominant performance in his opening match at the Brisbane International. The Australian star showed no signs of rust after the off-season, cruising to a straight-sets victory over Argentina’s Tomas Etcheverry with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 scoreline.
From the very first game, de Minaur looked sharp, employing his signature speed and aggressive baseline play to put pressure on Etcheverry. The Aussie’s relentless pace and superb defensive skills were too much for the Argentine, who struggled to find his rhythm throughout the match.
In the first set, de Minaur broke Etcheverry’s serve early, racing to a 4-1 lead. Despite a few attempts by Etcheverry to break back, de Minaur held firm and clinched the set 6-2 with a series of powerful returns and consistent serving. The second set saw more of the same, with de Minaur dominating from the baseline and forcing Etcheverry into errors. The Australian quickly wrapped up the match with a 6-1 win in the second set, securing a place in the next round with ease.
The victory marked a strong start for de Minaur, who has had a solid track record in recent seasons, including his rise in the ATP rankings and strong performances at various ATP 1000 events. With this impressive win under his belt, de Minaur is clearly aiming to build on his momentum as he enters the new season.
For Etcheverry, the loss was a tough start to his 2025 campaign, but there were glimpses of his potential, particularly in his shot-making and baseline rallies. However, de Minaur’s speed and relentless pressure proved too much for the Argentine to handle.
With the Australian Open on the horizon, de Minaur’s commanding start to the season will surely give him confidence as he looks to make a deeper run at one of tennis’ most prestigious events.
