Alex de Minaur discloses what Lleyton Hewitt has been telling him as he reaches his first ever Australian Open quarter-final

Alex de Minaur shared insights into the advice he’s been receiving from Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt after reaching his first-ever Australian Open quarterfinal. De Minaur, who secured his place in the last eight after a straight-sets victory over Alex Michelsen, credited Hewitt for helping him maintain a winning mindset and guiding him through the tournament.

De Minaur revealed that Hewitt, who has been a mentor and key figure in his development, consistently reminds him to focus on fighting for every point and never giving up, a mentality that Hewitt himself was known for throughout his career.

“Lleyton has always told me to keep battling, no matter the situation, and to keep trusting my game,” de Minaur said. “He’s always been there to remind me to bring my best fighting spirit to the court and to stay focused on my goals.”

The 24-year-old, who has long looked up to Hewitt, expressed his gratitude for the former World No. 1’s mentorship and guidance, which has played a pivotal role in his journey to becoming a top contender on the ATP Tour.

With this quarterfinal appearance, de Minaur is carrying the hopes of the home crowd in Melbourne and is eager to continue his deep run at the Australian Open. He now prepares for a highly anticipated matchup against Jannik Sinner, knowing that Hewitt’s words of encouragement will continue to be in the back of his mind as he aims to go even further in the tournament.