Key Takeaways
- Alex de Minaur retired mid-match on the ATP Tour for the first time in over 9 years.
- Following his exit, De Minaur offered a brief update on his physical state, admitting, “I don’t feel great”.
- The stoppage interrupts a nearly decade-long streak of completing matches for the durable Australian competitor.
Rare mid-match withdrawal halts Australian star
Alex de Minaur suffered an uncommon setback on the ATP Tour, stopping mid-match for the first time in over 9 years due to a physical issue.
Known as one of the tour’s most resilient competitors, the Australian encountered trouble during his contest and could not continue. Reflecting on his condition following the premature exit, De Minaur gave a candid assessment of how his body responded, admitting, “I don’t feel great”.
The retirement marks a rare occurrence in the Australian’s professional career, interrupting a remarkably durable run on the men’s circuit spanning nearly a decade without an in-match surrender.
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Alex De Minaur in 2026
Ranked no.9, De Minaur played his last match on the 6th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.11 Novak Djokovic in the final and the scoreline was 7-6(3) 0-1 .
This season the Australian achieved a 40-19 record. De Minaur has won 1 title in Rotterdam.
