Alex de Minaur confirms participation in US Open post injury
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur has confirmed his participation in the upcoming US Open, starting August 26. This announcement comes after a period of recovery from a hip injury that forced him to withdraw from the 2024 Paris Olympics. De Minaur's decision was revealed through an Instagram post on August 15, where he expressed his eagerness to return to competitive play. Here are further details.
De Minaur also missed Wimbledon quarter-final
De Minaur's hip injury was a significant setback in his career, causing him to withdraw from his 2024 Wimbledon quarter-final match against Novak Djokovic. The 25-year-old player reportedly suffered a "cartilage tear" in his hip during the fourth round of the tournament. This injury not only affected his performance at Wimbledon but also forced him out of the Paris Olympics.
De Minaur expresses gratitude
In his Instagram post, de Minaur shared details about his recovery journey. "Been working hard trying to recover from my injury," he wrote. He also expressed his excitement about participating in the US Open and thanked everyone for their support during this challenging time. "It's been very tough missing tournaments and excited to say I'll be playing US Open," he added.
US Open to begin on August 26
The US Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis, is set to commence on August 26 in New York. It will be the tournament's 144th edition. De Minaur, who returns to the US Open, eyes his maiden Grand Slam title. He his yet to go past the quarter-finals at majors. The Australian star suffered a fourth-round exit at the US Open last year.
