Australian No. 1 Alex de Minaur, ranked world No. 6, is riding a wave of confidence at Wimbledon 2025, bolstered by a rare family reunion as he prepares for a potential fourth-round showdown with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic. The 26-year-old, who reached his first Wimbledon quarter-final in 2024 before withdrawing due to a hip injury, is supported by his parents, Anibal and Esther, who made a significant move to join him in London, a rare occurrence given their usual base in Alicante, Spain, per *The Australian*. De Minaur shared his excitement, saying, “Having mum and dad here is a big deal for me. It’s rare they’re both at a tournament, so it’s special to have their support,” per *The Age* on July 1, 2025.
This family boost comes at a critical time as De Minaur, seeded ninth, navigates a favorable draw, starting with a first-round win over Roberto Carballes Baena (6-4, 6-3, 7-5) on July 1, per *ABC News*. His path to the fourth round could include Adam Walton in the second and Tomas Machac in the third, setting up a potential clash with Djokovic, who faces Alex Michelsen in the third round, per *Yahoo Sports*. De Minaur’s 2024 United Cup upset over Djokovic (6-4, 6-4), his first win against a world No. 1, fuels his belief, despite Djokovic leading their head-to-head 2-1, including a 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 Australian Open 2023 rout, per *ATP Tour*.
The family move, described as “rare” due to De Minaur’s parents’ preference for staying in Spain, mirrors the emotional lift he gets from fiancée Katie Boulter, the British No. 1, who cheered him on despite her own second-round exit, per *The Independent*. De Minaur’s grass-court form—evidenced by a 2023 Queen’s Club final and a 2024 French Open quarter-final—positions him as a threat, with Todd Woodbridge noting his speed could exploit Djokovic’s recovering knee, per *The Guardian*. Posts on X, like @RandSNewsfeed, highlight the anticipation for this “clash that failed to materialize last year” due to De Minaur’s 2024 hip injury, which forced his withdrawal hours before their quarter-final, per *BBC Sport*.
De Minaur’s family presence, alongside mentor Lleyton Hewitt’s guidance, adds emotional fuel as he aims to become the first Australian man in a Wimbledon semi-final since 2004, per *Nine.com.au*. However, Djokovic’s experience and 13 Wimbledon semi-final appearances remain a formidable challenge, per *ESPN*.
