Alex de Minaur to Spearhead Australia’s Davis Cup Return to Sydney in 2025
World No. 10 Alex de Minaur will lead the Culture Amp Australian Davis Cup team against Belgium in a crucial second-round qualifier at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena on September 13-14, 2025, marking the city’s first Davis Cup tie in over three years and its 20th overall, per www.tennis.com.au. The Sydney-born “Speed Demon,” who reached a career-high No. 6 in 2024, expressed excitement, saying, “Ken Rosewall Arena is my favorite court… to be back in Australia in September is going to be a lot of fun,” per www.tennis.com.au. Australia, ranked No. 2 globally, aims for a fourth consecutive Davis Cup Final 8 appearance in Bologna, November 2025.
The tie, played on hard court, features two singles matches on Saturday and doubles plus reverse singles on Sunday, starting at 1 p.m. AEST daily. Captain Lleyton Hewitt, leading his 34th tie, emphasized De Minaur’s world-class form, stating, “Alex is showing us why he’s one of the best,” and urged fans to “pack out Ken Rosewall Arena,” per www.tennis.com.au. Australia holds a 4-3 edge over Belgium, including a 3-0 win in Hamburg 2022, but Hewitt cautioned, “They’re a quality team,” per worldtennismagazine.com.
De Minaur’s 16 Davis Cup singles wins, including a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Sweden’s Mikael Ymer in February 2025, underline his pivotal role, per www.theguardian.com. The team, potentially including Aleksandar Vukic, Matt Ebden, and John Peers, awaits final confirmation in August. Posts on X, like @TennisAustralia’s, hailed Sydney’s hosting, amplifying anticipation. Tickets go on sale July 15 via Ticketmaster, per www.tennis.com.au.
