“The Best News in a Long, Long Time” – Alex de Minaur’s Pure Joy as Turin Beckons Again
Alex de Minaur couldn’t hide the grin — or the shock — when the interviewer broke the news live on court at the **Rolex Paris Masters** on October 30, 2025.
> **Interviewer:** “Alex, with this win, you’ve officially qualified for the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin for the second year in a row.”
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> **de Minaur:** *[eyes widen, hand to mouth]*
> **“That’s actually confirmed? … It is?!”**
> *[pause, huge smile]*
> **“Geez… that feels amazing. That’s the best news I’ve got in a long, long time.”**
The 26-year-old Aussie had just dismantled Karen Khachanov **6-2, 6-2** in 68 minutes — a match that included a **career-defining hold from 0-40 down at 4-5 in the first set** — but even he didn’t realize the full weight of the moment until it was spelled out.
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The Full Quote (That Had Everyone Talking)
> **“I’ve been trying not to think about it too much, just focusing on the matches… but hearing that now? Yeah, that’s the best news I’ve got in a long, long time. Definitely up there with getting engaged to Katie… don’t tell her I said that!”**
Cue laughter from the crowd, the interviewer, and millions watching online.
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Why This Moment Hit So Hard
| Context | Why It Mattered |
|——–|—————–|
| **2024 Finals** | Went 0-3 in Turin — winless debut, injury-hampered |
| **2025 Season** | 55 wins, Washington 500 title, 300th career win, tour-high 42 hard-court victories |
| **Race to Turin** | Wasn’t mathematically safe until *this* win — pressure was real |
| **Personal Life** | Fiancée Katie Boulter retired in tears in Hong Kong days earlier |
He wasn’t just qualifying — he was **redeeming** last year’s disappointment, **honoring his partner’s struggle**, and **proving he belongs** among the elite.
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Katie Boulter’s Playful Clapback
Boulter, still recovering in Hong Kong, reposted the clip with:
> **“Best news in a long time, huh? 😏 Enjoy the couch in Turin, Demon. 💍 > 🏆”**
Classic #BoulMinaur banter — and proof the joke landed exactly where it was meant to.
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What’s Next?
– **Paris QF vs. Alexander Bublik** (Nov 1) — revenge for a 5-set RG loss
– **Nitto ATP Finals** (Nov 9–16, Turin) — joins Sinner, Alcaraz, Zverev, Djokovic, Fritz, Shelton
– **Goal?** “Not just make up the numbers this time.”
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Final Word from the Demon
> **“Last year was tough. This year? I’m ready. This is for Katie, for Australia, for everyone who believed when I didn’t.”**
**Best news in a long time?**
For Alex de Minaur — and Australian tennis — **it absolutely was.**
**Turin, here he comes.** 🔥🇦🇺
