Alex de Minaur showcased his trademark resilience and tactical brilliance, defeating #NextGenATP star Joao Fonseca in a high-octane fourth-round clash at the Miami Open 2025.
The three-set thriller ended in a 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 victory for the Australian, who now ties with Felix Auger-Aliassime for the most wins this season (17).
The match had everything—ferocious baseline rallies, carnival-like crowd support for the Brazilian teen sensation Fonseca, and moments of true grit from De Minaur. The 26-year-old Aussie overcame an early setback in the decider, regrouping to win six of the last seven games in a pulsating two-hour and 31-minute encounter. Employing daring tactics, De Minaur targeted Fonseca’s forehand and drew errors, capitalizing on the 18-year-old’s fatigue after a gruelling tournament run.
“It was a hell of a battle,” said De Minaur post-match. “I knew I had to put my head down and work. The crowd and Fonseca brought their best, but I’m thrilled to make it through.”
De Minaur advances to face Matteo Berrettini in the round of 16 as he aims for his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title.
