What was once a challenging and uncomfortable part of the season has now become an opportunity for growth. Alex de Miñaur has demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication, stepping beyond his comfort zone to elevate his clay-court game. Once thought ill-suited to the surface, De Miñaur shared the key to his transformation during a mixed zone interview at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open.
Currently ranked in the Top 10, De Miñaur stands at a pivotal point in his career. Having broken through barriers last season, he now faces the tougher task of maintaining his status among the elite. Historically, the clay swing had been an unavoidable—and often frustrating—part of the year for him. Thanks to tireless work, however, he now views this period as a genuine chance for success. In an interview with Puntodebreak, he detailed the improvements he’s made:
“I’m playing really well and becoming more consistent. Over the past two years, I’ve realized what I needed to do to be competitive on clay—and I’ve achieved it. The key was working very hard in the gym to strengthen my lower body for better movement and increasing the power behind my shots. I’ve put a lot of effort into it, and honestly, I’m feeling better and better every time I step on court,” De Miñaur explained.
A fierce competitor like De Miñaur couldn’t stay vulnerable on clay forever:
“Three years ago, the clay season was tough because I struggled to bring my usual competitive intensity. My goal has always been to perform at a high level across all surfaces, every week of the year. Now, I believe I’m close to my best on clay—and I feel capable of beating anyone.”
He also addressed the topic of Masters 1000 tournament formats:
Why do top players prefer one-week Masters 1000 events?
“Even though we don’t play matches every single day, the extended format keeps us in ‘competition mode’ for a long time. You have to maintain strict routines, stay mentally focused, and constantly think about how to perform at your best. Playing back-to-back Masters 1000s can mean an entire month in that mindset. Personally, I prefer the one-week format, like Monte Carlo, where the tournament is more compact—you stay sharp, and there’s no long downtime between matches,” said De Miñaur, who is set to face Denis Shapovalov next in Madrid.
This article was automatically translated. You can read the original version: “De Miñaur: ‘Ya me veo capaz de ganar a cualquiera en tierra batida’.”
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