Australian Alex de Minaur snaps an 11-match losing streak against Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals at an ATP 500 tournament in Mexico.
Acapulco, Mexico, 1 March 2024 | Leigh Rogers
Acapulco, Mexico
Alex de Minaur has survived a major test to keep his title defence alive at an ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco.
The 25-year-old Australian posted a come-from-behind 1-6 6-3 6-3 victory against world No.12 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals.
“I knew coming in, no matter what happened I was going to leave it all out there whether I played my best tennis, my worst or anything in between,” De Minaur said.
“The first set was probably up there with some of my worst tennis, but I knew the conditions weren’t easy for both of us, so I knew I just had to get my way into the match somehow and then use the adrenaline and competitive spirit that I’m always going to bring.
“I’m extremely happy I managed to turn this one around.”
De Minaur’s two-hour victory snaps an 11-match losing streak against the 25-year-old Greek, stretching back to June 2017.
“I’m glad I got one on the board,” world No.9 De Minaur said of their lopsided head-to-head record.
“Stefanos has had my number for a very long time, so I’m glad I was able to get one back.”
De Minaur will now face Brit Jack Draper for a place in the final.
Australian John Peers is also enjoying a deep run at the tournament, progressing to the doubles semifinals alongside Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara.
Peers and Heliovaara saved a match point in the second set before closing out a 4-6 7-6(7) [10-5] victory against Brit Julian Cash and American Robert Galloway in the quarterfinals.
This propels 35-year-old Peers into this first tour-level semifinal since September 2023.
Aussies in action – Acapulco
RESULTS
Men’s singles, quarterfinals
[3] Alex de Minaur (AUS) d [5] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 1-6 6-3 6-3
Men’s doubles, quarterfinals
John Peers (AUS)/Harri Heliovaara (FIN) d Julian Cash (GBR)/Robert Galloway (USA) 4-6 7-6(7) [10-5]
COMING UP
Men’s singles, semifinals
[3] Alex de Minaur (AUS) v Jack Draper (GBR)
Men’s doubles, semifinals
John Peers (AUS)/Harri Heliovaara (FIN) v [2] Hugo Nys (MON)/Jan Zielinski (POL)
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