What is Alex de Minaur’s best finish at Wimbledon? Australian tennis star’s record at grand slam

Alex de Minaur, Australia’s top male tennis player and world No. 11, is gearing up for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships with renewed focus, aiming to build on his career-best performance at the All England Club. As he prepares to face Roberto Carballes Baena in the first round on July 1, 2025, de Minaur’s Wimbledon history and overall Grand Slam record highlight his growth as a contender, despite recent challenges. Here’s a deep dive into his best Wimbledon finish, his broader Grand Slam achievements, and his prospects for 2025.

Best Wimbledon Finish: 2024 Quarter-Finals

De Minaur’s standout moment at Wimbledon came in 2024, when he reached the quarter-finals, marking his deepest run at the grass-court Grand Slam. Seeded No. 9, he navigated a strong path, defeating compatriot James Duckworth (7-6(1), 7-6(3), 7-6(4)), Jaume Munar (6-2, 6-2, 7-5), and Arthur Fils (6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3), while advancing via a walkover against Lucas Pouille in the third round. His campaign ended abruptly when a hip injury forced him to withdraw before facing Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals, a missed opportunity to challenge the seven-time champion. This surpassed his previous best Wimbledon result, a fourth-round appearance in 2022, where he fell to Cristian Garin in a five-set thriller (2-6, 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-4, 7-6(6)).

Wimbledon Record

De Minaur’s Wimbledon journey reflects steady progress, though he has yet to crack the semi-finals:
– **2017**: Failed to qualify, losing in the second round of qualifying to Lukas Rosol.
– **2018**: Reached the third round, defeating Marco Cecchinato and Pierre-Hugues Herbert before losing to Rafael Nadal (6-1, 6-2, 6-4).
– **2019**: Advanced to the second round, falling to Steve Johnson in five sets (3-6, 7-6(4), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3).
– **2021**: First-round exit to Sebastian Korda (6-3, 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(5)).
– **2022**: Reached the fourth round, losing to Cristian Garin (2-6, 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-4, 7-6(6)).
– **2023**: Second-round exit to Matteo Berrettini (6-3, 6-4, 6-4).
– **2024**: Quarter-finalist, withdrew before facing Djokovic due to a hip injury.
– **2025**: Faces Roberto Carballes Baena in the first round, with a potential fourth-round clash against Djokovic looming.

His 32-18 grass-court record (64% win rate) and 2024 Rosmalen Grass Court Championships title underscore his comfort on the surface, making Wimbledon a prime opportunity for a deep run.

Overall Grand Slam Record

De Minaur’s Grand Slam career showcases his consistency, with quarter-final appearances at three of the four majors, though he has yet to reach a semi-final:
– **Australian Open**: Reached the quarter-finals in 2025, losing to Jannik Sinner (6-3, 6-2, 6-1). He also made the fourth round in 2022, 2023, and 2024, with notable wins over Karen Khachanov and Frances Tiafoe.
– **French Open**: Achieved a quarter-final in 2024, falling to Alexander Zverev (6-4, 7-6(5), 6-4). His 2025 second-round exit to Alexander Bublik was a setback.
– **Wimbledon**: Quarter-finalist in 2024, as detailed above.
– **US Open**: Reached the quarter-finals in 2020 (lost to Dominic Thiem, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4) and 2024 (lost to Jack Draper, 6-3, 7-5, 6-2).

De Minaur’s five Grand Slam quarter-finals, including three in 2024 (French Open, Wimbledon, US Open), mark him as the first Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt in 2004-2005 to achieve consecutive major quarter-finals. His career record against top-10 players is 18-52 (25.71%), and he has secured nine ATP singles titles, including Eastbourne (2021) and Acapulco (2024).

2025 Wimbledon Outlook

Entering Wimbledon 2025, de Minaur is refreshed after a strategic three-week break following his French Open loss, a decision he called “crucial” to reset mentally and physically, per *The Sydney Morning Herald* on June 29, 2025. Skipping the Rosmalen title defense cost him his top-10 ranking, and a first-round loss at Queen’s Club to Jiri Lehecka (6-4, 6-2) raised concerns, as noted by *The Guardian*. However, de Minaur’s optimism shines through: “I feel full of energy… now it’s up to my tennis to do the talking,” he told *Tennis Australia* on June 30, 2025. His fiancée, Katie Boulter, and new fitness coach, Yutaka Nakamura, have bolstered his preparation, per *The Age*.

Fans on X, like @TheFirstServeAU, view this as a “defining moment” for de Minaur, while @TennisVibes praised his “mental reset” after ditching a “toxic” rankings obsession. With a favorable early draw but a potential Djokovic showdown, de Minaur’s speed, aggressive baseline play, and grass-court pedigree make him a dark horse to surpass his 2024 quarter-final, aiming for a historic semi-final or beyond at SW19.