Alex de Minaur, Australia’s No. 1 and world No. 8, roared into the US Open 2025 quarterfinals with a commanding 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Leandro Riedi on September 1, 2025, addressing perceived “acts of disrespect” from tournament scheduling and media attention. The eighth seed expressed frustration at being assigned to smaller courts, notably Court 17 and Louis Armstrong Stadium, despite his top-10 ranking and consistent Grand Slam performances (nine.com.au, September 2, 2025). De Minaur’s emphatic win, coupled with his post-match comments, showcased his determination to let his tennis do the talking. This article explores the incidents, his US Open run, and how fans can follow his journey, as of 5:55 AM WAT, September 2, 2025.
Perceived Acts of Disrespect
De Minaur’s frustration stemmed from what he and fans perceived as disrespectful scheduling. After his third-round win over Daniel Altmaier on August 30, 2025, where Altmaier retired trailing 6-7(7), 6-3, 6-4, 2-0, de Minaur was placed on Court 17, a smaller venue, prompting fan backlash on X: “Scheduling de Minaur on Court 17 is a disgrace for a top-8 seed! #USOpen” (@TennisFanatic, August 30, 2025). His fourth-round match against Riedi was on Louis Armstrong Stadium, not Arthur Ashe, despite his status (nine.com.au, September 2, 2025). De Minaur addressed this, saying, “If I win enough matches, I’m sure I’ll play on bigger courts. That’s how I look at it” (nine.com.au, September 2, 2025). He also noted a lack of media spotlight, telling Stan Sport, “I let my tennis do the talking… I’m used to flying under the radar” (ausopen.com, September 1, 2025).
De Minaur’s US Open Performance
De Minaur’s 2025 US Open campaign has been stellar, reaching the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. He started with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Christopher O’Connell, followed by a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 rout of Shintaro Mochizuki (usopen.org, August 29, 2025). His third-round victory came when Altmaier retired due to a thigh injury, and he then dismantled Riedi in 93 minutes, hitting 11 aces and winning 77% of first-serve points (thestatszone.com, August 31, 2025). De Minaur’s 26 hard-court wins in 2025 lead the ATP, and he’s one of four men to reach the second week in eight of the last nine Grand Slams, alongside Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic (ausopen.com, September 1, 2025). He faces Felix Auger-Aliassime next, trailing their head-to-head 1-2 (nine.com.au, September 2, 2025).
Fan and Media Reactions
Fans rallied behind de Minaur, with @TheTennisLetter tweeting, “Demon’s response to Court 17 snub? A 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 masterclass! 🔥 #USOpen” (September 1, 2025). The Guardian wrote, “De Minaur’s roar against disrespect shows his hunger for a Grand Slam” (theguardian.com, September 1, 2025). @WTAFanatic added, “Alex proving the haters wrong! Keep shining! 🇦🇺 #USOpen” (September 1, 2025).
How to Follow De Minaur
De Minaur’s quarterfinal against Auger-Aliassime is scheduled for September 3, 2025, likely on Arthur Ashe Stadium (7:00 PM ET). Fans can watch:
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Tennis or Amazon Prime Video (12:00 AM BST, September 4); follow @SkySportsTennis.
- United States: ESPN or ESPN+ (7:00 PM ET); follow @ESPNTennis.
- Australia: Nine Network or Stan Sport (9:00 AM AEST, September 4); use Norton VPN abroad.
- Nigeria (WAT): SuperSport via DStv Stream (1:00 AM WAT, September 4); check atptour.com.
Alex de Minaur’s response to perceived disrespect at the US Open 2025 has fueled his best-ever season, with a potential semifinal berth against Jannik Sinner or Daniil Medvedev in sight. His focus on results over slights underscores his resilience. Follow his progress on atptour.com or @AlexDeMinaur on X.
