**Alex de Minaur’s Bold Claim Sets Tone for Roland Garros 2025**
Alex de Minaur, the World No. 9, has issued a confident statement ahead of the 2025 Roland Garros, signaling his belief that he’s nearing his peak on clay. “I’m close to my peak on clay, I believe, but right now I see myself ready to beat anyone on this surface,” de Minaur declared, as reported by Yahoo Sports on May 17, 2025. This bold assertion, made during the Italian Open, underscores his growing confidence after a strong clay season, despite a fourth-round exit to Lorenzo Musetti in Rome.[](https://sports.yahoo.com/article/alex-minaur-makes-bold-statement-131526893.html)
De Minaur’s 2025 has been marked by significant strides, including a career-best quarterfinal run at Roland Garros 2024, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev before falling to Alexander Zverev. His improved clay game, highlighted by Tennis.com.au, stems from enhanced physicality and tactical adaptability, with de Minaur noting, “One of the biggest things I learned is the importance of playing on clay and developing how to win.” Posts on X, like @StanSportAU’s, reflect his ambition to “go all the way” in 2025, building on last year’s Paris success.[](https://www.tennis.com.au/news/2025/04/30/alex-de-minaur-climbing-on-clay)
His statement comes amid a standout season, with 24 wins in 2025, per Instagram’s The First Serve, and a top-10 ranking despite a Rome loss. De Minaur’s clay court evolution was evident in his Australian Open 2025 quarterfinal and US Open 2024 fourth-round runs, keeping him in the Grand Slam conversation. However, his Rome setback and a minor rankings drop, as noted by Yahoo News, highlight the challenge of sustaining momentum against elites like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros.[
Fans on X have mixed reactions, with @TennisConnected praising his “fearless mindset,” while others, like @eaglelex_eth, question if he can back up his words against top seeds on clay’s grueling surface. De Minaur’s engagement with supporters, including a heartfelt message to a young fan at Roland Garros 2024, shows his off-court charm, per Daily Mail, but his focus remains on translating confidence into results. As Roland Garros begins May 25, de Minaur’s bold claim sets high expectations for a deep run.[]
