Alex de Minaur Thrilled for Davis Cup Return at ‘Favourite Court’ in Sydney
World No. 10 Alex de Minaur expressed excitement about leading Australia’s Culture Amp Davis Cup team against Belgium in a second-round qualifier at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena on September 13-14, 2025, calling it his “favourite court.” The Sydney-born 25-year-old, nicknamed “Demon,” told Tennis Australia, “Ken Rosewall Arena is my favourite court in the world… to be back in Australia in September is going to be a lot of fun,” per www.tennis.com.au. The tie marks Sydney’s first Davis Cup hosting in over three years and its 20th overall, per www.tennis.com.au.
As Australia’s top player, De Minaur aims to secure a fourth straight Davis Cup Final 8 berth in Bologna, November 2025. His 16-6 singles record in Davis Cup, including a 7-5, 6-1 win over Sweden’s Mikael Ymer in February 2025, underscores his importance, per www.theguardian.com. The hard-court tie features two singles on Saturday and doubles plus reverse singles on Sunday, starting at 1 p.m. AEST, with Australia holding a 4-3 edge over Belgium, per worldtennismagazine.com.
Captain Lleyton Hewitt praised De Minaur’s form, saying, “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. The team, likely including Matt Ebden and John Peers, awaits confirmation in August. De Minaur’s 2025 highlights, including defending his Libema Open title and a Madrid Open final, bolster his confidence, per www.atptour.com. Posts on X, like @TennisAustralia, amplified the hype, with fans like @TennisFanatic praising De Minaur’s passion. Tickets go on sale July 15 via Ticketmaster, per www.tennis.com.au.
